plural of ball boy

A ball of paper chewed to a pulp and then projected by spitting (usually by a schoolchild at the ceiling).

An early arcade redemption game in which balls are rolled up an inclined lane, aimed at holes of various point values.

Alternative spelling of nine-ball

A short-lived glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air and thought to consist of ionized gas associated with thunderstorms.

Alternative spelling of T-ball

(US, uncountable) A form of baseball, played by young children, in which the batter hits a ball placed on a tee rather than being thrown by a pitcher.

(baseball) an outfielder who is particularly good at defense, especially one who is particularly good at fielding fly balls.

Alternative form of fourball (“golf format”)

(sports) An act of catching or obtaining possession of the ball in a skillful manner; the action of a ball hawk.