ボール

ぼーる
noun
ball; bowl
1. ball
A round object used in sports and games.
ボールを投(な)げる。
To throw a ball.
ボールを蹴(け)る。
To kick a ball.
ボールを打(う)った。
I hit the ball.
The children are playing with a ball.
Can you get the ball for me?
2. ball (baseball)
In baseball, a pitch outside the strike zone.
The pitcher threw a ball (outside the strike zone).
Three balls, two strikes.
Two balls in a row.
今(いま)のはボールだろう。
That was a ball, wasn't it?
3. bowl
A round, deep container used for mixing or serving food.
To put ingredients in a bowl.
To mix eggs in a bowl.
Get out a big bowl.
To use a stainless steel bowl.
I put vegetables in the salad bowl.

ボール has three main meanings derived from English "ball" and "bowl."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (sports ball):

USAGE (baseball):

WRITING (kitchen bowl):