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cricket ball

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A hard, solid ball with an interior of cork and a leather case with a slightly raised sewn seam. Traditionally red, but other colors are available.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

the ball used in playing cricket

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: ball, cricket equipment

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