Meanings
earth ball1
plural earth balls
- alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of earthball (“type of fungus”).
- countableuncountableA very large inflatable ball used in some sports.
The earth ball is like a giant balloon. It is painted to show all the countries on the earth.
1992, Willma Willis Gore, Earth Day, page 25
Earth ball2
plural Earth balls
- alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of earth ball (“sport or ball”).
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA sport involving this ball, somewhat resembling soccer/football.
Origin
(ball): From a supposed resemblance to the planet Earth; sometimes the landforms are depicted on it.
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