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Balls and Discs

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shuttlecock
1.
shu
ttle
cock
Noun

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

She served the shuttlecock with precision, aiming for the corner of the court.

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lacrosse ball
Noun

a solid rubber ball used in the sport of lacrosse

The lacrosse player practiced his shooting accuracy with the ball.

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shoot
3.
shoot
Verb

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.

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ball
4.
ball
Noun

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

I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole.

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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

The golfer selected a new golf ball from his bag for the next hole.

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baseball
6.
base
ball
Noun

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

Baseball is a popular sport in the United States.

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basketball
7.
bas
ket
ball
Noun

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends.

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handball
8.
hand
ball
Noun

an indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal

Playing handball competitively demands both physical stamina and strategic thinking on the court.

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cricket ball
Noun

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

The bowler polished the cricket ball to enhance its shine.

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tennis ball
Noun

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

She served the tennis ball with speed and accuracy.

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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

I forgot to bring my bowling ball to the alley, so I had to rent one.

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volleyball
12.
vo
lley
ball
Noun

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

She enjoys the teamwork and strategy involved in playing volleyball.

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billiard ball
Noun

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

The billiard ball rolled smoothly into the corner pocket.

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rugby ball
Noun

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

She caught the rugby ball and ran towards the try line.

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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

She hit the squash ball with precision, aiming for the front wall.

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racquetball
16.
rac
quet
ball
Noun

a game for two or four people who play with a hollow rubber ball and special rackets on a court with four walls

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polo ball
Noun

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

He struck the polo ball with his mallet, sending it down the field.

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football
18.
foot
ball
Noun

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Football is played with a round ball that players kick to score goals.

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bocce ball
Noun

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

He rolled the bocce ball gently toward the pallino, aiming to get closer than his opponent.

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pig
skin
Noun

leather from the skin of swine

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table tennis ball
Noun

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

The table tennis ball bounced off the edge of the table.

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water polo ball
Noun

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

The twins argued over who got to use the brand new water polo ball.

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floorball ball
Noun

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

The bright colors of the floorball ball make it easy to see on the court.

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korfball ball
Noun

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

The attacker jumped high to shoot the korfball ball through the korf.

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pallino ball
Noun

the small target ball that is aimed for in bocce

The team strategically placed the pallino ball near the sidewall.

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sepak takraw ball
Noun

a small, woven ball made of rattan or synthetic material

Keeping the sepak takraw ball off the ground is the main objective of the game.

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fist
ball
Noun

a team sport where players hit a ball over a net using their fists or arms

The coach emphasized teamwork during fistball practice.

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slio
tar
Noun

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

The hurler skillfully maneuvered the sliotar down the pitch.

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bandy ball
Noun

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

Unlike hockey pucks, bandy balls can be lifted and controlled with the stick.

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flying disc
Noun

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

He tossed the flying disc across the park to his friend.

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puck
31.
puck
Noun

a small, flat rubber disk used in ice hockey

She skillfully passed the puck to her teammate for the winning goal.

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