ballas

[ bal-uhs ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a spherical aggregate of small diamond crystals used for drilling and for various industrial purposes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballas¹

Apparently variant of balas in phrase balas ruby spinel ruby, balas being taken to mean “spinel”

Example Sentences

Head judge Shirley Ballas told McCausland - who is the BBC programme's first blind contestant - that he comes out every week "with your heart on your sleeve, and you give us 100%".

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On last weekend's programme, head judge Shirley Ballas said that what Knowles and Mushtuk had achieved with only 16 hours of rehearsal time was "absolutely amazing", after they performed an American smooth to Blur's Parklife.

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DIY SOS star Nick Knowles also managed what Ballas called an "absolutely amazing" performance, despite only 16 hours of rehearsal time following an injury earlier this week.

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Head judge Shirley Ballas gave him a standing ovation and called him "an example to every celebrity upstairs when it comes to footwork".

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During Saturday night's show, head judge Shirley Ballas told her: "You're home where you belong and I have to say that choreography was absolutely outstanding."

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