Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rubber ball used in playing squash: A small, hollow ball made of rubber, specifically designed for use in the sport of squash. It is characterized by its high bounce and ability to withstand the impact of being struck against walls.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The player served the squash ball with great speed.
  • You need to replace a squash ball when it loses its bounce.
  • The color of the dot on a squash ball indicates its level of bounce.

Advanced Usage

• "To have a good/bad bounce": Refers to the performance quality of a specific squash ball.

  • This squash ball has a very good bounce on a cold court.

• "To break in a new ball": The process of using a new ball to make it slightly softer and more suitable for play.

  • We need to break in this new squash ball before our match.

Variants and Related Words

• Squash racket/racquet (n): The equipment used to hit the squash ball.
• Squash court (n): The enclosed playing area for squash.

Synonyms

• Squash sphere: A less common, more formal synonym.
• Play ball (in the context of squash): A general term, but not specific.

Related Phrases

• "To warm up the ball": To hit the ball repeatedly at the start of a session to increase its temperature and bounce.
  • Let's warm up the ball for a few minutes.

Idioms

Noun

1. rubber ball used in playing squash