Balls: meaning, definitions and examples
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balls
[ bɔːlz ]
sports
Round objects used in various sports such as basketball, soccer, and tennis. They come in different sizes and materials.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He kicked the ball into the goal.
- She hit the ball with a tennis racket.
Translations
Translations of the word "balls" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bolas
🇮🇳 गेंदें
🇩🇪 Bälle
🇮🇩 bola
🇺🇦 кулі
🇵🇱 piłki
🇯🇵 ボール
🇫🇷 balles
🇪🇸 pelotas
🇹🇷 toplar
🇰🇷 공
🇸🇦 كرات
🇨🇿 míče
🇸🇰 lopty
🇨🇳 球
🇸🇮 žoge
🇮🇸 kúlur
🇰🇿 шарлар
🇬🇪 ბურთები
🇦🇿 toplar
🇲🇽 pelotas
Word origin
The word 'balls' has a long history dating back to Old English. It has been used to refer to spherical objects in sports since the 14th century. The slang meaning of 'testicles' emerged in the 1930s. The word has evolved over time to have both literal and figurative meanings.
See also: ball, ballad, ballet, ballgame, ballot, ballpark, ballroom.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,003 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 6000 negotiated
- 6001 disappointed
- 6002 mutually
- 6003 balls
- 6004 entertained
- 6005 instructor
- 6006 traveled
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