plural of time ball

A large wooden or metal ball that drops at a predetermined time to enable sailors to check their marine chronometers from their boats offshore.

(slang, vulgar) to be terrible, of extremely poor quality.

A small, malleable toy ball filled with soft material, used to relieve muscle tension in one's palm and hand and alleviate general feelings of anxiety.

plural of cricket ball

plural of old ball

plural of new ball

An old country game, similar in some respects to cricket and rounders, and chiefly played by young men or women at Eastertide. / A ball used in the game of stool-ball.

A heavy steel ball, usually hung from a crane, that is used for demolishing large buildings.

(slang) A baseball strategy that relies on baserunning, singles, and hitting for average rather than hitting home runs.