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ball

n.

A spherical body
globe, spheroid, sphere, balloon, orb, perisphere, globule, globular or rounded or spherical or orbicular object, drop, knot, marble, pellet, glob, pill*.
A game played with a ball
baseball, football, catch; see sport 3.
In baseball, a pitch that is not swung at and is not a strike
wild pitch, inside pitch, outside pitch, wide one*, high baby*, duster*, insider*.
Missile for a gun
bullet, shell, lead; see ammunition, shot 2.
A dance
grand ball, dance, promenade, reception; see dance 2, party 1.

carry the ball*

assume responsibility, take command, take control, bear the burden; see lead 1, manage 1.

get or keep the ball rolling*

initiate action, get underway, maintain action, carry on; see begin 1, continue 1.

have a ball revel, have fun, celebrate; see enjoy oneself, play 1. on the ball*

skilled, alert, efficient, with-it*; see able 1, 2, observant 1, responsible 2.

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