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ball

/bɔl/ · 4 letters · 3 distinct letters

  1. noun

    round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

    the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve

  2. noun

    a solid projectile that is shot by a musket

    they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball

  3. noun

    an object with a spherical shape

    a ball of fire

  4. noun

    the people assembled at a lavish formal dance

    the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded

  5. noun

    one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

    she kicked him in the balls and got away

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