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
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.