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ball in Irish

ball in Irish is róidlianna, ceirtlín, cuach — ball means a round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.

ball in Irish

róidlianna
noun
ceirtlín
noun
A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
cuach
noun
A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
meall
noun
A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
liathróid
noun
A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
bál
noun
A formal dance.
liathróid
noun
(printing, historical) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.

What does "ball" mean?

  1. noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
    "Pass me the ball and I'll try to score before the whistle goes."
  2. noun A large, formal social gathering for dancing.
    "My grandparents met at a village ball and danced together all evening."
  3. verb To form or roll something into a round shape.
    "The baby balled her fists and began to cry."
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ball in a sentence

  • Pass me the ball and I'll try to score before the whistle goes.
  • The children kicked the ball around the garden all afternoon.
  • My grandparents met at a village ball and danced together all evening.
  • The school holds a ball each summer for the older pupils.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ball" in Irish?
"ball" in Irish is róidlianna, ceirtlín, cuach. ball means: A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
How do you use "ball" in a sentence?
Example: "Pass me the ball and I'll try to score before the whistle goes." In Irish, "ball" is róidlianna, ceirtlín, cuach.
Are there other ways to say "ball" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 6 translations listed for "ball": róidlianna, ceirtlín, cuach, meall, liathróid, bál.
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