Beeball

/ˈbiːbɔl/ noun

A small ball, often referring to a pellet or BB pellet used in air guns.

Compound of 'bee' (the letter B) and 'ball,' since BB pellets are literally small round balls about the size of a 'B.' First used in the 19th century as air gun ammunition became popular.

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