ball

• Nom désignant un objet sphérique ou rond utilisé dans divers jeux et sports, ou tout objet de forme similaire.

A noun referring to a spherical or round object used in various games and sports, or any object of similar shape.

1. Spherical objectA1formal

   A round object used in games and sports.

   Balle (objet sphérique)

   • He kicked the ball into the goal.
   • She threw the ball to her friend.
   • The ball bounced off the wall.

2. Formal danceB1formal

   A large formal event where people dance.

   Bal

   • They attended a grand ball at the palace.
   • She wore a beautiful gown to the ball.
   • The ball lasted until midnight.

   Synonymescotilliondancegalamasqueradeprom

3. Testicle (slang)C2informal

   A vulgar slang term for a testicle.

   Couille (testicule)

   • He got hit in the balls during the game.
   • That's a low blow, right in the balls.
   • The doctor examined his balls for any lumps.

   Synonymesballockbollockcrown jewelsnut

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner à quelque chose une forme de boule ou, dans un contexte informel, pour désigner un rapport sexuel avec quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming something into a ball shape, or in informal contexts, to have sex with someone.

1. Form into a ballB1informal

   To shape or form something into a round, spherical mass.

   Mettre en boule

   • She balled the paper up and threw it in the trash.
   • He balled his fists in anger.
   • The child balled the clay into a perfect sphere.

   Synonymesclumpconglobatecrumplegatherrollwad

2. Have sex (slang)C2slangamerican

   A vulgar slang term meaning to have sexual intercourse.

   Avoir des relations sexuelles (vulgaire)

   • They were balling all night long.
   • He bragged about balling his new girlfriend.
   • The song lyrics talk about balling in the club.

   Synonymesbangbonkfuckhumpscrewshag

Variantes phrasalball overball up