earth ball
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See also: earthball and Earth ball
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit](ball): From a supposed resemblance to the planet Earth; sometimes the landforms are depicted on it.
Noun
[edit]earth ball (countable and uncountable, plural earth balls)
- Alternative spelling of earthball (“type of fungus”)
- A very large inflatable ball used in some sports.
- 1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25:
- The earth ball is like a giant balloon. It is painted to show all the countries on the earth.
- (uncountable) A sport involving this ball, somewhat resembling soccer/football.
- 1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25:
- In California, a Girl Scout troop played earth ball.
Synonyms
[edit]- (ball, sport) cage ball