English

ball

bɔl, bɑl
Meaning: ball; sphere
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: bɑl

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Example sentences

The children are playing with a ball in the park.
The children are playing with a ball in the park.
The coach tells him to shoot the ball before the buzzer.
The coach tells him to shoot the ball before the buzzer.
He managed to catch the ball with one hand.
He managed to catch the ball with one hand.
He threw the ball back over the fence.
He threw the ball back over the fence.
The ball rolled down the hill.
The ball rolled down the hill.

Usage Notes

Refers to a round object used in games or sports.

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