Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ballinlough A suburb of Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Ballinluig A village in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NN9752). Ballinrobe A town in County Mayo, Ireland (Irish grid ref M 1964). Ballintogher A village in County Sligo, Ireland (Irish grid ref G 7628). Ballintra A village between Donegal and Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland (Irish grid ref G 9270). Balliolite A member or alumnus of Balliol College, Oxford. balliranoite A mineral with the formula ((Na,K)₆Ca₂(Si₆Al₆O₂₄)Cl₂(CO)₃). Balliro A surname ballism ballismus ballismus A condition characterised by violent involuntary rapid and irregular movements. ballista An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles. ballistarius A crossbowman. ballister A crossbow or ballista. ballistic Of or relating to ballistics. ballistical Characteristic of ballistae; ballistic. ballistically In a ballistic manner. ballistician A person who has expertise in the field of ballistics ballisticity The quality of being ballistic. ballistics The science of objects that predominantly fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of their flight, as of bullets or missiles or rockets. ballistite A smokeless propellant made from nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine without a solvent, developed in the 1880s and still used, e.g., for artillery rockets like Grad. ballistocardiac Relating to ballistic forces in the heart ballistocardiogram The visual output that a ballistocardiograph produces. ballistocardiograph An instrument which measures ballistic forces on the heart, producing a graphical representation of repetitive motions of the human body arising from the sudden ejection of blood into the great vessels with each heartbeat. ballistocardiographic Relating to ballistocardiography ballistocardiographically In terms of, or by means of, ballistocardiography. ballistocardiography The science of the preparation and diagnostic interpretation of ballistocardiograms. ballistoconidium Synonym of ballistospore. ballistometer A device used to measure the elastic properties of skin ballistometric Relating to ballistometry or by means of a ballistometer ballistometry The measurement of the elastic properties of skin ballistospore A spore that is ejected or shot off. ballistosporic Relating to or composed of ballistospores. ballistospory Having or using ballistospores. ballium Synonym of bailey (“fortification”). ballize To burnish (metal) by a technique that involves pushing an oversized ball through a hole. balljuice Semen. ballkicker Someone who kicks the ball. ballmaker someone who makes balls Ballman A surname. ballmaxxing The process of enlarging the scrotum through the injection of fluids such as saline, for aesthetic purposes. Ballmer A surname. Ballo A surname from Hungarian. Balloch A village at the foot of Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS3982). ballochorous Relating to ballochory ballochory A form of seed dispersal in which the seed is forcefully ejected by explosive dehiscence of the fruit ballogan The nipplewort. ballon The quality of a jump by which a ballet dancer appears to pause in midair ballonet Any of several small balloons, inside a dirigible, that can be inflated or deflated to control buoyancy during flight. ballonigrin A diterpenoid found in Ballota nigra. ballonnement The ballooning or distending of a part of the body for operative or diagnostic purposes. balloon An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible. balloonacy An excessive mania for hot-air balloons. balloonatic A ballooning enthusiast or fanatic. ballooneer A balloonist. ballooner A balloonist. balloonette Any of the gas-filled chambers of a dirigible. balloonfish The pufferfish; blowfish balloonful Enough to fill a balloon. ballooning Growing rapidly as a balloon. ballooningly So as to balloon or swell up. balloonish Resembling or characteristic of a balloon. balloonism The sport or hobby of flying in a hot-air balloon. balloonist A person who flies in balloons, especially in hot-air balloons. balloonless Without a balloon or balloons. balloonlike Resembling a balloon in form balloonplant Synonym of hairy balls. balloonry The art or practice of ascending in a balloon. balloonsonde A sonde attached to a balloon to be sent into the atmosphere. balloony Tending to balloon ballot A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote. ballotade A leap of a horse so that when its four feet are in the air simultaneously and aligned. ballotage In France, a second ballot taken after an indecisive first ballot to decide between two or several candidates; a runoff election. ballotation Voting by ballot. ballotechnic That undergoes a chemical reaction when quickly subjected to extreme pressure. balloted Having a ballot. ballotee One who is balloted or voted to do something. ballotenol A diterpenoid found in Ballota nigra. balloter Someone who votes by ballot. ballotful A quantity of agenda items to be voted on. ballotin A small, elegant box (usually containing chocolates). ballotine A boned piece of meat or fish that has been rolled around a stuffing, tied into a bundle, and roasted or braised balloting A vote or decision made by ballot. ballotini small beads (usually of glass, typically of 1-4mm diameter) ballotinone A diterpenoid found in Ballota nigra. ballotist One who supports the use of the secret ballot in elections. ballotless Without a ballot. ballotry The use of ballots in voting. ballottable Detectable by means of ballottement. ballotte To perform ballottement upon. ballottement A method of diagnosing pregnancy, in which the uterus is pushed with a finger to feel whether a foetus moves away and returns again. Ballou A surname. ballout The pinout of a ball grid array integrated circuit. Ballouville A village in the town of Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, United States. ballow Round; pot-bellied. ballpark A field, stadium or park where ball, especially baseball, is played. ballparkish Being or relating to a ballpark figure, or rough estimate. ballpoint A kind of needle with a rounded tip. ballproof bulletproof. ballrace A ring with a groove in which rolling elements (such as balls) ride, forming part of a rolling-element bearing (for example, a ball bearing). ballroom A large room used for dancing and banquets. ballroomy Characteristic of ballroom dancing. balls The testicles. Ballsbridge A suburb of Dublin, Ireland, south-east of the city centre. ballsily In a ballsy manner. ballsiness The condition of being ballsy; courage. ballstock The handle of a printer's ball. Ballston A town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. ballstone A rounded mass of unstratified limestone found within stratified limestone beds. ballstriker A golfer who is skilled in making accurate, powerful shots. ballsucker An objectionable person. ballsweat Sweat from or on the scrotum. ballsy Tough and courageous; having balls. balltism The obsessive habit of catching Pokémon in specific, aesthetically matching, or rare Poké Balls. Ballure A hamlet next to Ramsey, Isle of Man (OS grid ref SC4593). ballute A parachute that incorporates a toroidal balloon. Ballville A census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio. Ballweg A surname. Ballwin A suburb of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri. bally Bloody (used as a mild intensifier). ballyard A baseball field. Ballybay A town and civil parish in County Monaghan, Ireland (Irish grid ref H 7120). ballybetagh A division of land in Ireland equal to 480 Irish acres (approximately 315 hectares or 778 statute acres) of arable land. ballyboe A townland in Ulster. Ballybofey A town in County Donegal, Ireland. Ballybrack A southern coastal suburb of Dublin, Ireland (Irish grid ref O 2524). Ballybrophy A village in County Laois, Ireland (Irish grid ref S 2683). Ballybunion A coastal town and seaside resort in County Kerry, Ireland (Irish grid ref Q 8641). Ballycastle A village in County Mayo, Ireland (Irish grid ref G 1137). Ballyclare A town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Ballyconnell A town in County Cavan, Ireland (Irish grid ref H 2718). Ballycullane A small village in County Wexford, Ireland (Irish grid ref S 7914). Ballycumber A village in County Offaly, Ireland. Ballydavid Village on the Dingle peninsula in northwest County Kerry, Ireland. Ballydehob A village in west County Cork, Ireland. Ballygawley A village in County Sligo, Ireland (Irish grid ref G 7027). Ballygowan A village in County Down, Northern Ireland, between Comber and Saintfield (Irish grid ref J4364). Ballyhack A coastal village in south-west County Wexford, Ireland (Irish grid ref S 7011). Ballyhaise A village in County Cavan, Ireland (Irish grid ref H 4411). Ballyhale A village in County Kilkenny, Ireland (Irish grid ref S 5435). Ballyhoge A village in County Wexford, Ireland (Irish grid ref S 9730). ballyhoo Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity. ballyhooed Sensationalized; presented with grand claims. ballyhooer One who engages in noisy shouting, uproar, or publicity. Ballykelly A village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref C 6322). Ballylinan A small town in County Laois, Ireland (Irish grid ref S 6488). Ballymacarrett A suburb in east Belfast, which is a townland in County Down, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 3574). Ballymagorry A village north of Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref C3601). Ballymena A town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Ballymoe A village in County Galway, Ireland. Ballymoney A town and civil parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref C 9526).