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shuttlecock [noun]

a lightweight object used in badminton, hit back and forth over the net

Ex: The shuttlecock floated gracefully through the air during the rally .

lacrosse ball [noun]

a solid rubber ball used in the sport of lacrosse

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shot [noun]

the metal ball that athletes throw for distance in shot put competitions

Ex: He balanced the shot in his hand , focusing on his throwing stance .

ball [noun]

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

Ex: She caught the ball with her glove during the baseball game .

golf ball [noun]

a small, dimpled ball used in the sport of golf, designed to be hit with various clubs towards a hole on a course

Ex: She marked her golf ball on the green before lining up her putt .

baseball [noun]

a ball used in the sport of baseball, typically made of leather

Ex: His favorite baseball had signatures from his favorite players .

basketball [noun]

a round ball used in the sport of basketball, typically made of leather or synthetic material

Ex: He spun the basketball on his finger during halftime entertainment .

handball [noun]

the ball used in handball, typically made of leather or synthetic material

Ex: His team practiced passing drills with the handball during training .

cricket ball [noun]

a hard, leather-covered ball used in the sport of cricket

Ex: His cricket ball swung late , deceiving the batsman .

tennis ball [noun]

a small, hollow ball covered in felt, used in tennis

Ex: The coach demonstrated the proper grip for holding the tennis ball .

bowling ball [noun]

a heavy ball used in the sport of bowling, typically weighing between 10 and 16 pounds, with a diameter of approximately 8.5 inches

Ex: My friends and I spent the afternoon at the bowling alley , each bringing our favorite bowling ball .

volleyball [noun]

a round ball used in volleyball, usually made of leather or synthetic material

Ex: The coach taught them the fundamentals of passing the volleyball .

billiard ball [noun]

a round object used in cue sports like pool, snooker, and carom billiards, often made of phenolic resin or other materials

Ex: He calculated the angle needed to hit the billiard ball into the side pocket .

rugby ball [noun]

an oval-shaped ball used in rugby, typically made of leather or synthetic material

Ex: The referee tossed the rugby ball into the scrum to restart play .

squash ball [noun]

a small, rubber ball used in the sport of squash, designed to be hit against the walls of the court with a squash racket

Ex: He practiced his drop shots with a new squash ball .

racquetball [noun]

a small rubber ball with a high bounce, specifically designed for use in the racquetball sport

Ex: She returned the racquetball with a powerful backhand swing .

polo ball [noun]

a hard, durable ball used in the sport of polo, typically made of plastic or wood

Ex: She dribbled the polo ball expertly , maneuvering past defenders .

football [noun]

a round ball designed for players to kick and maneuver during the game of football

bocce ball [noun]

a hard, spherical object made of resin or wood used in a sport called bocce

Ex: The referee marked the spot where the bocce ball stopped , ensuring fair play .

pigskin [noun]

a football, typically made from leather

Ex: The coach instructed the team to practice handling the pigskin more securely .

table tennis ball [noun]

a small, lightweight ball used in the sport of table tennis

Ex: He carried a spare table tennis ball in his pocket during matches .

water polo ball [noun]

a brightly colored, gripped ball used in the fast-paced water sport

Ex: I practiced throwing the water polo ball against the pool wall .

floorball ball [noun]

a light, plastic ball with holes, used in the indoor game

Ex: Compared to a hockey puck , a floorball ball is much lighter and easier to control .

korfball ball [noun]

a rubber ball similar to a soccer ball, used in the mixed-gender sport

Ex: Unlike basketball , a korfball ball ca n't be dribbled for long distances .

pallino ball [noun]

the small target ball that is aimed for in bocce

Ex: After several throws , my teammate 's bocce ball finally nudged the pallino ball .

sepak takraw ball [noun]

a small, woven ball made of rattan or synthetic material

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fistball [noun]

a small, bouncy ball used in a team sport similar to volleyball, but played with fists

Ex: The fistball soared over the net as the attacker spiked it .

sliotar [noun]

the hard, stitched ball used in hurling and similar Gaelic games

Ex: The sliotar grazed the goalkeeper 's fingertips before flying into the net .

bandy ball [noun]

a hard rubber ball, similar in size to a tennis ball, used in the winter sport of bandy

Ex: Bandy balls are typically orange or cerise in color for better visibility on the ice .

flying disc [noun]

a plastic disc used in various recreational activities and sports, such as ultimate frisbee and disc golf

Ex: The ultimate frisbee team trained with flying discs during practice .

puck [noun]

a small, flat rubber disk used in ice hockey

Ex: The puck slid across the ice , barely missing the goal .

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