Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ball-up
verb
/bɔːl ʌp/
Definition
To form or gather something into a ball shape.
Examples
- He decided to ball up the old papers and toss them in the trash.
- Before the game, the coach instructed the players to ball up their shirts and keep them tidy.
- She balled up her fist in frustration.
Meaning
The action of compressing or rolling something into a spherical form or ball.
Synonyms
- crumple
- roll up
- compact
