bearings
Example Sentences
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Blind cricket is played with a white plastic ball packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls -- which allows it to be heard by players.
From Barron's
Blind cricket uses a plastic ball with metal bearings that makes a sound, and players are classified depending on their level of visual impairment.
From BBC
The white plastic ball, the size of a tennis ball, is packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls.
From Barron's
“Where did you fly?” he asked his wingman, trying to regain his bearings.
From New York Times
“The Duchess” includes basic explanations of titles and a short glossary of important locations that will help rookie royal watchers find their bearings in time for the big day.
From New York Times
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