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Noun

A basketball

Singular ball

Plural balls

ball (plural balls)

  1. A solid or hollow sphere.
  2. An object, generally spherical, used for playing games.
  3. A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
    'ball' of wool
  4. (baseball) A pitch that falls outside of the strike zone.
  5. (pinball) An opportunity to launch the ball into play.
  6. (ballistics) A solid, spherical nonexplosive missile for a cannon, etc.
  7. (ballistics) A jacketed non-expanding bullet, typically of military origin.
  8. (mathematics) The set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance (the radius) of a given point; specifically, the homologue of the disk in a Euclidean space of any number of dimensions.
  9. (mathematics, more generally) The set of points in a topological space lying within some open set containing a given point; the analogue of the disk in a Euclidean space.
  10. (mildly vulgar, slang, usually in plural) A testicle.
  11. (mildly vulgar, slang, in plural) Nonsense.
    That’s a load of balls, and you know it! — Synonyms — See WikiSaurus:Nonsense
  12. (slang, in plural) Courage.
    I doubt he’s got the balls to tell him off.
  13. (cricket) A single delivery by the bowler, six of which make up an over.
  14. (anatomy) The ball of a foot
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Mon Feb 22 13:54:22 2010

A ball is a round object with various uses. It is usually spherical but can be ovoid. It is used in ball games, where the play of the game follows the state of the ball as it is hit, kicked or thrown by players. Balls can also be used for simpler activities, such as catch, marbles and juggling. Balls made from hard-wearing metal are used in engineering applications to provide very low friction bearings, known as ball bearings.

Although many types of balls are today made from rubber, this form was unknown outside the Americas until after the voyages of Columbus. The Spanish were the first Europeans to see bouncing rubber balls (albeit solid and not inflated) which were employed most notably in the Mesoamerican ballgame. Balls used in various sports in other parts of the world prior to Columbus were made from other materials such as animal bladders or skins, stuffed with various materials.

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How does a harmony ball aka chiming sphere aka baoding ball produce sound?
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A. Inside is a ball which contains a delicate bell inside it. As you move the bell chimes or tinkles. This pendant has a very calming effect on the person who is wearing it.
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What's the difference between pickle ball and bad mitten?
Q. I know the balls are different and the rackets are different. But other than that, how are they different? What rules are different between the two sports? Like I said I know the rackets and balls are different but to me pickle ball and bad mitten are played the exact same way. What's the difference? Thanks!!!
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A. There really isn't any difference besides the rackets and ball/birdie.
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What medicine ball exercises are good for baseball?
Q. I'm looking to get a little more fit and in shape for baseball. What medicine ball exercises are good/important?
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A. exercises that imitate a baseball swing or throw. also u can have someone throw the ball at u and try to slow the ball down. it will imitate slowing ur arm down on the follow through or slowing down the bat. these exercises can be just as important. u can probably find some examples on the internet.
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