ball
US /bɔl/
Definition
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The children played with a ball in the garden during the picnic.
Synonyms
- spherea particular environment or walk of life
- globethe 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
Collocations
- Easy play with a ballto play with a ball, meaning to participate in games or sport
- Medium annual charity ball attendancedescribing annual charity ball attendance ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- Hard roll the ball forward on integrationto roll the ball forward on integration, meaning to move by turning over or rotating
- Very Hard keep your eye on the ballto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding your eye on the ball
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.