hurlingball
nounUK /ˈhɜːlɪŋbɔːl/
US /ˈhɜːrlɪŋbɔːl/
A hurling ball is a small hard ball used in the Irish game of hurling.
The player struck the hurlingball with his stick and sent it flying over the bar.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A ball thrown with great force.
He threw the stone like a hurlingball across the yard.
3. A ball used in informal stick-and-ball games.
The kids grabbed a hurlingball and started a match in the field.
4. A heavy ball used for strength training in some Irish sports clubs.
The coach handed him a hurlingball to build up his arm strength.