Ball

Definitions of Ball
  1. noun
    round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
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    Handball
    a small rubber ball used in playing the game of handball
    Medizinball
    heavy ball used in physical training
    Pingpongball, Tischtennisball
    light hollow ball used in playing table tennis
    Fußball
    an inflated ball used in playing soccer
    Squashball
    rubber ball used in playing squash
    Tennisball
    ball about the size of a fist used in playing tennis
    Volleyball
    an inflated ball used in playing volleyball
  2. noun
    a spherical object used as a plaything
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    Spielware, Spielzeug
    an artifact designed to be played with
  3. noun
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
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