plural of ball-peen hammer

(idiomatic, rare) To wait in expectation of an occurrence.

Alternative spelling of behind the eight-ball

(idiomatic, chiefly US, vulgar) An irreverent rebuke or dismissal.

(slang, vulgar) To annoy someone.

plural of ball and socket joint (alternative spelling of ball-and-socket joints).

Alternative spelling of ball-and-socket joint

plural of ball-and-socket joint

A joint in which one segment has a rounded end and the next segment has a bowl-shaped end, with the rounded end being fitted into the bowl shape, allowing the first segment to move around an indefinite number of axes which have one common center.

(idiomatic, vulgar) to work very hard; to put in a lot of effort.