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BALL
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Definition

Pronunciation: //bɔːl//

noun

  • (mathematics) Homologue or analogue of a disk in the Euclidean plane.
  • (mathematics) Homologue or analogue of a disk in the Euclidean plane.
  • (mathematics) Homologue or analogue of a disk in the Euclidean plane.
  • (ballistics, firearms) A solid, spherical nonexplosive missile for a cannon, rifle, gun, etc.

verb

  • (transitive) To form or wind into a ball.
    "to ball cotton"
  • (metalworking) To heat in a furnace and form into balls for rolling.
  • (transitive, US, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with.
    "Max says it works both ways. “I mean if she comes in and tells me she wants to ball Don, maybe, I say ‘O.K., baby, it's your trip.’”"
  • (ambitransitive) To gather balls which cling to the feet or skis, as of damp snow or clay; to gather into balls.
    "the horse balls"

intj

  • (sports) An exclamation to inform players on an adjacent playing area that a loose ball from another game has entered their playing area; typically implies that play should be paused until the ball has been retrieved.
  • (Australian rules football) An appeal by the crowd for holding the ball against a tackled player.
    "A good tackle (and some bad ones) will bring a cry of "Ball!" from the crowd – a plea for a holding the ball free kick."

noun

  • (informal) A very enjoyable time.
    "I had a ball at that concert."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
4 letters
Scrabble Points
6 points
Words With Friends Points
9 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
Yes
Wordle
No
Words With Friends
Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'BALL'?

The word BALL is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

B3
A1
L1
L1

Total: 6 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BALL'?

The word BALL is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.

B4
A1
L2
L2

Total: 9 points

How many letters is the word 'BALL'?

The word BALL has 4 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

  • B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
  • H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
  • L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
  • V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
  • J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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