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boccie ball - wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce

ball - round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket"

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He built his own boccie ball court, always welcoming friendly competition during winters in Englewood, Fla.

Raymond Serewicz

From water aerobics classes, indoor carpet bowling (a game similar to boccie ball), and exercise groups to poetry reading, creating in the art studio, and Bible discussion groups, Montgomery Place's active adults are just that.

Activities plus at Montgomery Place: the "new" active senior wants to be entertained, enlightened, and engaged--and will let you know how. (Feature Article)

But this Hamlet wears a finely-tailored suit, and what he holds in his hand is in actuality a sphere - made perhaps of rusting iron or aged rock - which he will, in another moment, roll like a boccie ball across the stage.

Wilson's 'Hamlet': the arithmetic of memory

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