lacrosse ball
Definition
Noun: A solid rubber ball, typically white, yellow, or orange, used as the primary piece of equipment in the sport of lacrosse. It is designed to be caught, carried, and thrown using a lacrosse stick.
Usage
The term "lacrosse ball" refers specifically to the ball itself, which is a standard piece of sports equipment. It is used in sentences as a countable noun.
Examples
- The player passed the lacrosse ball to his teammate.
- A regulation lacrosse ball must meet specific size and weight requirements.
- We need to find the lacrosse ball; it rolled into the bushes.
Advanced Usage
- "like finding a lacrosse ball in high grass": An informal simile describing something that is difficult to locate due to its size and color blending with the environment.
- Finding my lost earring in this shag carpet is like finding a lacrosse ball in high grass.
Variants and Related Words
- Ball: The general category to which a lacrosse ball belongs.
- Lacrosse: The sport for which this ball is used. (Note: "Lacrosse" is the name of the sport, not a variant of "lacrosse ball").
Synonyms
- Sports ball (general term)
- Game ball (in the context of lacrosse)
Related Phrases
- To shoot a lacrosse ball: To throw the ball at the goal with force.
- To cradle the lacrosse ball: To use a lacrosse stick to secure and control the ball while running.
Noun
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ball used in playing lacrosse
