ball Synonyms
Another word for ball
• noun (Context 1)
A rounded mass or tightly wound bundle of a material, such as yarn, dough, or snow.
"The kitten tangled itself in a sphere of blue wool on the living room rug."
• noun (Context 2)
A large formal social gathering featuring ballroom dancing.
"The university hosted an annual charity dance at the historic downtown hotel."
• noun (Context 3)
The rounded, padded protuberance on the sole of the foot near the base of the big toe, or on the palm at the base of the thumb.
"A sprinter relies heavily on the pad of the foot for explosive acceleration off the starting blocks."
• verb (Context 4)
To squeeze, wind, or form something into a tight rounded shape (often used with 'up').
"He balled his hands into fists as he prepared to step into the boxing ring."
Opposites of ball
The opposite of ball shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: