first ball

language: en

definitions

  1. The initial delivery or pitch in a game, an inning, or an over in sports such as cricket or baseball.
    en: The initial delivery or pitch in a game, an inning, or an over in sports such as cricket or baseball.
  2. The inaugural formal social dance or ball held during a specific season or series of events.
    en: The inaugural formal social dance or ball held during a specific season or series of events.

examples

  1. He missed the first ball of the match.

    He missed the first ball of the match.

  2. The first ball of the season was a grand affair.

    The first ball of the season was a grand affair.