BALL Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word ball. (close relations)
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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 | ||||||||