ball foot

American  

noun

Furniture.

1. a ball-like turned foot, used especially in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Example Sentences

Capitalize the nicknames of base ball, foot ball and other athletic teams, as Chicago Cubs, Boston Braves, Tigers.

From The Style Book of The Detroit News by News, The Detroit

The bow-legged chair, often with claw and ball foot, came into use in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Earle, Alice Morse

The characteristic Chippendale leg is cabriole with claw and ball foot.

From The Art of Interior Decoration by Wood, Grace

Basket ball, foot and base ball, and games of all sorts should be encouraged, and a spirit of rivalry between schools fostered.

From The Complete Club Book for Women Including Subjects, Material and References for Study Programs; together with a Constitution and By-Laws; Rules of Order; Instructions how to make a Year Book; Suggestions for Practical Community Work; a Resume of what Some Clubs are Doing, etc., etc. by Benton, Caroline French

There were also several variations on the claw and ball foot.

From Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today by Throop, Lucy Abbot