Synonyms: ball
Definition: a pitch that is not in the strike zone
Usage: he threw nine straight balls before the manager yanked him
Similar words: pitch, delivery
Definition: (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
Synonyms: ball
Definition: the game of baseball
Similar words: baseball, baseball game
Definition: a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
Usage: he played baseball in high school; there was a baseball game on every empty lot; there was a desire for National League ball in the area; play ball!
Synonyms: ball
Definition: round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
Usage: the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve; the mayor threw out the first ball; the ball rolled into the corner pocket
Similar words: game equipment
Definition: equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
Synonyms: ball
Definition: a spherical object used as a plaything
Usage: he played with his rubber ball in the bathtub
Synonyms: musket ball, ball
Definition: a solid projectile that is shot by a musket
Usage: they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball
Definition: a solid missile discharged from a firearm
Usage: the shot buzzed past his ear
Synonyms: bollock, ball, ballock, egg, testicle, testis, nut, orchis
Definition: one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
Usage: she kicked him in the balls and got away
Similar words: sex gland, gonad
Definition: a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
Similar words: male reproductive gland
Definition: the reproductive organs of a man
Synonyms: ball
Definition: a more or less rounded anatomical body or mass
Usage: the ball at the base of the thumb; he stood on the balls of his feet
Similar words: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure
Definition: a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
Usage: he has good bone structure
Definition: a lavish dance requiring formal attire
Similar words: dance
Definition: a party for social dancing
Synonyms: lump, ball, chunk, clod, clump, glob
Definition: a compact mass
Usage: a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder
Similar words: agglomeration
Definition: a jumbled collection or mass
Synonyms: ball
Definition: the people assembled at a lavish formal dance
Usage: the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded
Similar words: dance
Definition: a party of people assembled for dancing
Synonyms: Ball, Lucille Ball
Definition: United States comedienne best known as the star of a popular television program (1911-1989)
Similar words: actress
Definition: a female actor
Similar words: comedienne
Definition: a female comedian
Definition: an object with a spherical shape
Usage: a ball of fire
Similar words: sphere
Definition: a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
Synonyms: ball
Definition: form into a ball by winding or rolling
Usage: ball wool
Similar words: wind, wrap, twine, roll
Definition: arrange or or coil around
Usage: roll your hair around your finger; Twine the thread around the spool; She wrapped her arms around the child