koosh ball
koosh ball noun: a toy ball made of rubber filaments radiating from a steel-bound core, available in a variety of color combinations.
Noun
koosh ball (plural koosh balls)
- A toy ball made of rubber filaments radiating from a steel-bound core, available in a variety of color combinations.
- In addition to the cognitive component, therapies often also include a behavioral or habit reversal component […]. These can include strategies like squeezing a koosh ball instead of knuckle-cracking, pulling in the chin to avoid chronic head-nodding or getting rid of magnifying mirrors to prevent...2017 September 14, Kate Murphy, “Are You a Hair-Twirler, Nail-Biter or Knuckle-Cracker?”, in The New York Times
Forms of koosh ball
| plural | koosh balls |
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| alternative form | Koosh ball |
Origin of koosh ball
Brand name. Onomatopoeic; named by its developer Scott H. Stillinger after the sound it made when it landed in his hand.
Questions about koosh ball
- What does koosh ball mean?
- Koosh ball means a toy ball made of rubber filaments radiating from a steel-bound core, available in a variety of color combinations.
- What part of speech is koosh ball?
- Koosh ball is a noun.
- What is the plural of koosh ball?
- The plural of koosh ball is koosh balls.
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