WORD MEANING
Cup-and-ball meaning
KUP-and-bawl · noun
A traditional toy consisting of a small ball attached by a string to a cup-shaped handle, used by trying to catch the ball in the cup.
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A type of mechanical joint shaped like a cup holding a ball for movement.
A term in sports referring to a ball held or caught using a cupped hand.
The term can refer to a toy, a mechanical part, or a sports technique depending on context.
Examples
He showed me how to play with the cup-and-ball toy from his childhood.
The antique shop had a beautifully crafted wooden cup-and-ball on display.