Lost ball.
Meaning: This means that the ball cannot be found or has been misplaced. It's like saying, The ball is missing.
Choice of Words: Lost is an adjective that refers to something that cannot be found or has been misplaced. Ball refers to a round object that is used in various games. When you put them together, "Lost ball" means that the ball cannot be found or has been misplaced.
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