(cricket) A ball that bounces off of the pitch immediately after being hit by the bat, and goes up in the air.

(ball games) The ball when dead and out of play.

(cricket) A ball off which no runs are scored.

Of an early loading system for handguns where the percussion cap, powder, and bullet were separate components loaded individually into the gun. Typically used in early to mid 1800s.

(cricket) Describing a way of getting out in which the batsman deliberately touches the ball with the hand not holding the bat.

(basketball) A situation in which players of opposing teams both hold the ball, with neither clearly possessing it outright.

(American football, Canadian football, rugby) A player who carries the football.

Any game played with a ball. / A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

(idiomatic) To enjoy oneself thoroughly; to have lots of fun or excitement.

(cricket) A ball that does not bounce and passes the batsman approximately at head height. / (baseball) Alternative form of beanball