old ball

noun

A cricket ball that has been used in a previous match, or used in the current match for more than 30 overs.

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Meanings

nounold ball (plural old balls)

plural old balls

  1. ball gamesA cricket ball that has been used in a previous match, or used in the current match for more than 30 overs.
Cite this entry
APA

old ball. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20ball

MLA

“old ball.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20ball. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “old ball,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20ball.

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