Definition of Bocce ball

1. Noun. Wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce.

Exact synonyms: Bocci Ball, Boccie Ball
Generic synonyms: Ball

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bocce Ball

bobwhite quail
bobwhites
bobwig
bobwigs
bobèche
bocaccio
bocaccios
bocage
bocages
bocal
bocals
bocasine
bocca
boccas
bocce
bocce ball (current term)
bocces
bocci
bocci ball
boccia
boccias
boccie
boccie ball
boccies
boccis
bocconcini
bocconia
boce
boceprevir
boches

Literary usage of Bocce ball

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Eat Your Food! Gastronomical Glory from Garden to Gut: A Coastalfields by Aaron Brachfeld, Aaron Brachfeld and Mary Choate, Mary Choate (2007)
"On Egyptian records dating to as early as 5280 BC, figures may be seen tossing a ball in a similar way to how a bocce ball is tossed today. ..."

2. Adventure Guide to the Bahamas by Blair Howard (2002)
"If you want to get involved, and the powers that be will do their best to make sure you do, there's aerobics, bocce ball, deep-sea fishing, horseback riding ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Oklahoma by Lynne M. Sullivan (1999)
"Besides the outstanding home made feasts, there are arts and crafts sales, folk music concerts, and bocce ball tournaments. ..."

4. Clues to Comprehension, Grades 3-4 by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Sharon Rosenberger, Sarita Chávez Silverman (2002)
"Ball Games ' What item is for sale? aa) Q) .e 4- 01 *ioa co en ~o a. baseball football dodgeball bowling bocce ball ..."

5. Rediscovering America: Exploring the Small Towns of Virginia & Maryland by William J. Burnham, Mary K. Burnham (2002)
"The innkeepers take guests on their two vintage yachts, lend out bikes, offer bocce ball or croquet, and can arrange a massage or a kayak trip. ..."

6. The Catskills Alive! by Francine Silverman (2003)
"... and fishing (stocked with largemouth bass); five playground areas; video game room and entertainment center; bocce ball; softball; daycare center. ..."

7. Nassau and the Best of the Bahamas Alive!by Paris Permenter by Paris Permenter (1999)
"Petit, Mini and Kids Clubs offer plenty of activity for young vacationers, and adults find lots of action as well: bocce ball, circus workshops, golf, ..."

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