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BALL Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word ball. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word ball. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BALL

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globe
nounn
noun

• the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

• an object with a spherical shape

• a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented

orb
nounn
noun

• the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

• an object with a spherical shape

verb

• move in an orbit

sphere
nounn
noun

• a particular environment or walk of life

• any spherically shaped artifact

• the geographical area in which one nation is very influential

• a particular aspect of life or activity

• a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)

• a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center

• the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

globule
nounn
noun

• a small globe or ball

pellet
nounn
noun

• a small rounded mass of a substance

• a solid missile discharged from a firearm

projectile
nounn
noun

• a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

• any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

adjective satellite

• impelling or impelled forward

round
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• having the shape or form of a circle

noun

• a charge of ammunition for a single shot

• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)

• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

• the usual activities in your day

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• the course along which communications spread

• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• an outburst of applause

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

• any circular or rotating mechanism

adverb

• from beginning to end; throughout

adjective satellite

• (of sounds) full and rich

• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

verb

• wind around; move along a circular course

• make round

• pronounce with rounded lips

• attack in speech or writing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

• become round, plump, or shapely

shot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of firing a projectile

• a solid missile discharged from a firearm

• (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

• a chance to do something

• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

• a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

• the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

• a small drink of liquor

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• an estimate based on little or no information

• an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

• sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

• an explosive charge used in blasting

• a blow hard enough to cause injury

• an attempt to score in a game

• informal words for any attempt or effort

• the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination

• throwing the basketball toward the hoop

adjective satellite

• varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

spheroid
nounn
noun

• a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes

ballock
nounn
noun

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

baseball
nounn
noun

• a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

• a ball used in playing baseball

blast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very long fly ball

• a sudden very loud noise

• a strong current of air

• an explosion (as of dynamite)

• a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• make a strident sound

• hit with great force

• use explosives on

• apply a draft or strong wind to to

• create by using explosives

• make with or as if with an explosion

• fire a shot; release

• criticize harshly or violently

• shatter as if by explosion

• shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

bonk
verb, nounv, n
verb

• have sexual intercourse with

• hit hard

chunk
nounn
noun

• a compact mass

• a substantial amount

verb

• put together indiscriminately

• group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side

chutzpah
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity

clod
nounn
noun

• a compact mass

• an awkward stupid person

clump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a grouping of a number of similar things

• a compact mass

• a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

verb

• make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground

• come together as in a cluster or flock

• walk clumsily

• gather or cause to gather into a cluster

egg
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

• oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

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

verb

• throw eggs at

• coat with beaten egg

formal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

• (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms

noun

• a lavish dance requiring formal attire

• a gown for evening wear

adjective satellite

• characteristic of or befitting a person in authority

• represented in simplified or symbolic form

• logically deductive

• refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

glob
nounn
noun

• a compact mass

Best Hypernyms For BALL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ball, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
agglomeration ballgame dance delivery live pellet pitch plaything roll shot sphere structure toy twine wind wrap
Phrases (8)
anatomical structureball gamebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partgame equipmentmale reproductive glandsex gland

Alternatives for GLOBE

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