red ball
The term "red ball" signifies urgency and priority in various contexts, from law enforcement to sports.
Definition
C1Law Enforcement
(slang, US)A high-profile, urgent case that attracts political or media attention.
Example
- The detective was assigned a red ball case that dominated the evening news.
B2Rail Transport
(technical, historical)Priority freight or the trains that carry such cargo.
Example
- The red ball train sped through the station, carrying essential goods.
C1Cricket
(journalism, metonymic)First-class cricket, as opposed to limited overs cricket.
Example
- He is renowned for his performance in red ball cricket.
A1General
(common)A spherical object that is colored red.
Example
- The child played with a red ball in the park.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red ball":
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