Meaning & use

lacrosse ball

noun·Everyday

A small, solid rubber ball used in the sport of lacrosse.

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The goalie flinched as the lacrosse ball whizzed past the net at high speed.

Physical therapists sometimes use a lacrosse ball to massage sore muscles.

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The sport and its equipment are spelled 'lacrosse,' with an 'e' at the end, not 'lacross.'

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