Balled Meaning in English
word · lemma: ball
ˈbɔɫd
BAWLD
bˈɔːld
BAWLD
Definition
Formed something into the shape of a ball, usually by rolling or pressing it together.
Usage & Nuances
'Balled' is the past form of 'ball' as a verb, mainly used to describe things (like paper, fists, or fabric) being gathered or squeezed into a ball shape. Rare in everyday speech—often found in descriptive writing. Not related to 'bald' (without hair) or to 'ball' as a noun.
Spanish: hecho una bola - enrolladoPortuguese (BR): feito uma bola - enroladoPortuguese (PT): feito uma bola - enroladoChinese (Simplified): 团成球 - 卷成球Chinese (Traditional): 團成球 - 捲成球Hindi: गेंद का रूप दे दिया - गोल बना दियाArabic: كوّر - شكلَ كرةBengali: গোল করে বানানোRussian: сформировал(а) в шар - скомкал(а)Japanese: 丸めたVietnamese: vo vê thành bóng - vo trònKorean: 동그랗게 말았다 - 뭉쳤다Turkish: yumak yaptı - top şeklinde yaptıUrdu: گول کر دیاIndonesian: membentuk bola - menggulung menjadi bola
Example Sentences
He balled the paper before throwing it away.
basic
She balled her hands into fists.
basic
The kitten balled up the yarn.
basic
He balled his socks and tossed them in his bag.
natural
She nervously balled up her napkin during the meeting.
natural
The child balled up his blanket before bed.
natural