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Vocabulary Entry
ball
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A spherical object used in games, sports, or play.
Example Sentences
"The children played catch with a bright red ball."
"He kicked the soccer ball into the net."
"She took her dog to the park to fetch a ball."
V
verb
To throw, hit, or propel a ball.
Example Sentences
"He balled up the paper and tossed it in the trash."
"They balled the clay into a sphere."
"She balled her fists in frustration."
A
adjective
Relating to a formal dance or social gathering.
Example Sentences
"She wore a beautiful ball gown to the event."
"The ball decorations were extravagant and colorful."
"He felt nervous about asking her to the ball."