Saturday, August 30, 2008

Balls

Balls, disambiguation:

A ball is a spherical or ovoid object typically used in games.

In games:

In mathematics and science:

  • Ball (mathematics), the solid interior of a sphere
  • "Buckyball", a fullerene molecule
  • Newton's balls, also known as Newton's cradle, is a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy, named after Sir Isaac Newton.

In objects:

  • Balls, a slang term for testicles
  • Round shot, a projectile fired from guns and cannons
  • A collection of insects, especially bees, used in collective defense against larger insects such as predatory wasps - see honey bee defense
  • Ben Wa balls, used for massage and meditation purposes, as well as a sex toy
  • RB-79 Ball a fictional weapon from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam
  • Bauble or ball, a common type of Christmas ornament

In places, organizations:

In other uses:

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