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stress ball
[ stres bawl ]
noun
- a small, pliable, typically round object that is squeezed with the hand to relieve muscle tension or improve grip strength.
stress ball
noun
- a small rubber ball squeezed in the hand as a means of relieving stress
Word History and Origins
Origin of stress ball1
Example Sentences
Some children also benefit from a physical outlet for their anger, like ripping paper or squeezing a stress ball -- which more parents of boys encouraged than parent of girls.
Beth draws and uses a stress ball as she listens.
Two of Anthony’s siblings testified at the trial, clutching a stress ball as they described the ways they and Anthony were tortured by Barron and Leiva.
The children, identified only by their first names, spoke slowly and deliberately about the torment they allegedly endured, each clutching a stress ball and twisting their tiny bodies under gentle questioning from Deputy Dist.
The ad hoc Santa sent the four little ones, who ranged from 8 years old to 9 months, a Melissa & Doug activity book, stuffed plush buffalo, rubber buffalo stress ball and a onesie in the Buffalo Bills team colors of red, white and blue.
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