A spherical or nearly spherical object used in various games and sports. The children played with a ball in the park.
A formal social gathering for dancing. She wore a beautiful gown to the annual charity ball.
A pitch in baseball that is not swung at by the batter and does not pass through the strike zone. The pitcher threw four balls in a row, walking the batter.
A rounded part or protuberance, especially at the end of a bone or on a plant. The ball of the foot is the padded area on the sole of the foot.
A rounded mass or lump of a substance, especially one formed by rolling. Roll the dough into small balls before baking.
The player was struck in the ball by the puck.
A very enjoyable time or experience; an instance of great fun. We had a ball at the concert last night.
A solid spherical projectile fired from a firearm; a bullet. The soldier loaded a lead ball into his musket.