sandball

English

noun
Definitions
  • A mass of wet sand formed into a ball.
  • (obsolete) A ball of soap mixed with fine sand, used for washing one's body.

Etymology

Compound from English sand + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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