ball

simple noun113 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.2

A hollow rubber ball covered in felt, used for the sport of tennis.

A small, hard ball with a dimpled surface used for the sport of golf.

A ball used for playing soccer (football).

A heavy ball used for the sport of bowling.

A hard, solid ball used for the sport of cricket.

An oval-shaped ball used for the sport of rugby.

A lightweight, hollow ball used for table tennis.

The specific ball used in an official game or match.

Refers to a ball that is hit or kicked high into the air.

Refers to a ball that travels close to the ground.

A ball used for training or practice sessions.

A formal party where guests wear masks.

A formal party where guests wear costumes.

A formal party where guests wear special or unusual clothes (costumes).

The skill of controlling the ball in a sport.

The skill of handling and moving the ball, especially in basketball.

A player's general abilities related to controlling the ball.

A long, elegant dress suitable for a ball.

A long, formal dress worn to a ball.

The ball strikes a surface and rebounds.

The ball bounces back after hitting a hard surface.

The ball bounces off a surface at an angle.

Figurative. Something that severely restricts one's freedom.

Indicates location, at a formal party.

Indicates the origin of a pass or kick.

To strike the ball with one's foot.

To stop a moving ball with one's hands.

To strike the ball, typically with a bat, racket, or hand.

To stop a moving ball with any part of the body or equipment.

To strike the ball with one's head.

To plan and arrange a formal party.

To hold or organize a formal party.

To host or organize a formal party.

Collocations with "ball"

ball + ...

... + ball