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Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.

Punter :: Punter (n.) One who punts a football; also, one who propels a punt..

Fancy :: Fancy (n.) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.

Gunstome :: Gunstome (n.) A cannon ball; -- so called because originally made of stone.

Electro-ballistics :: Electro-ballistics (n.) The art or science of measuring the force or velocity of projectiles by means of electricity.

Knicker :: Knicker (n.) A small ball of clay, baked hard and oiled, used as a marble by boys in playing..

Globular :: Globular (a.) Globe-shaped; having the form of a ball or sphere; spherical, or nearly so; as, globular atoms..

Joint :: "Joint (n.) A joining of two things or parts so as to admit of motion; an articulation, whether movable or not; a hinge; as, the knee joint; a node or joint of a stem; a ball and socket joint. See Articulation..

Roll :: Roll (n.) To wrap round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over; as, to roll a sheet of paper; to roll parchment; to roll clay or putty into a ball..

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

Corsage :: Corsage (n.) a flower or small arrangement of flowers worn by a person as a personal ornament. Typically worn by women on special occasions (as, at a ball or an anniversary celebration), a corsage may be worn pinned to the chest, or tied to the wrist. It is usually larger or more elaborate than a boutonniere..

Cannonade :: Cannonade (n.) The act of discharging cannon and throwing ball, shell, etc., for the purpose of destroying an army, or battering a town, ship, or fort; -- usually, an attack of some continuance..

Artillery :: Artillery (n.) Cannon; great guns; ordnance, including guns, mortars, howitzers, etc., with their equipment of carriages, balls, bombs, and shot of all kinds..

Polo :: Polo (n.) A game of ball of Eastern origin, resembling hockey, with the players on horseback..

Basedow''s Disease :: Basedow's disease () A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter..

Skunkball :: Skunkball (n.) The surf duck.

Carom :: Carom (n.) A shot in which the ball struck with the cue comes in contact with two or more balls on the table; a hitting of two or more balls with the player's ball. In England it is called cannon.

Balloon :: Balloon (v. i.) To go up or voyage in a balloon.

Electroscope :: Electroscope (n.) An instrument for detecting the presence of electricity, or changes in the electric state of bodies, or the species of electricity present, as by means of pith balls, and the like..

Vocally :: Vocally (adv.) In words; verbally; as, to express desires vocally..

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