Roundball: meaning, definitions and examples

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roundball

 

[ ˈraʊndˌbɔːl ]

Context #1

sport

A roundball is a spherical object used in various sports such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. It is typically made of materials like leather, rubber, or synthetic materials.

Synonyms

ball, sphere

Examples of usage

  • The basketball players were dribbling the roundball down the court.
  • The roundball used in soccer matches is usually made of synthetic materials.
Context #2

slang

In informal language, a roundball is sometimes used to refer to a person's head, especially when emphasizing its shape or size.

Synonyms

head, skull

Examples of usage

  • He's got a big roundball on his shoulders.
  • She accidentally hit her roundball on the door.

Translations

Translations of the word "roundball" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bola redonda

🇮🇳 गोल गेंद

🇩🇪 runder Ball

🇮🇩 bola bulat

🇺🇦 круглий м'яч

🇵🇱 okrągła piłka

🇯🇵 丸いボール

🇫🇷 balle ronde

🇪🇸 bola redonda

🇹🇷 yuvarlak top

🇰🇷 둥근 공

🇸🇦 كرة مستديرة

🇨🇿 kulatý míč

🇸🇰 guľatá lopta

🇨🇳 圆球 (yuán qiú)

🇸🇮 okrogla žoga

🇮🇸 kringlóttur bolti

🇰🇿 дөңгелек доп

🇬🇪 მრგვალი ბურთი

🇦🇿 dairəvi top

🇲🇽 bola redonda

Word origin

The term 'roundball' originated from the shape of the object itself, which is round or spherical. It has been used for centuries to describe different types of balls used in sports and games. In slang, the term expanded to refer to a person's head due to its resemblance to a roundball. Overall, 'roundball' is a versatile term with both literal and figurative meanings.

See also: around, round, roundabout, roundaboutly, rounded, roundel, roundness, rounds.