ball
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To form or wind into a ball.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
to ball cotton
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To heat in a furnace and form into balls for rolling.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To have sexual intercourse (with).
Register: vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ball” mean?
To form or wind into a ball.
Is “ball” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.