a solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game

a cricket ball

(in cricket) a delivery of the ball by the bowler to the batter

his half century came off only forty balls

the rounded protuberant part of the foot at the base of the big toe

squeeze or form (something) into a rounded shape

Robert balled up his napkin and threw it on to his plate

have sex with

(of a flower) fail to open properly, decaying in the half-open bud

a formal social gathering for dancing

Anne danced with the captain at a fancy-dress ball

a ball gown

testicles

courage or nerve

nonsense; rubbish (often said to express strong disagreement)

bungle or mismanage something