(slang, dated) To depart, especially quickly; to hurry away; to leave at a particular speed.
The ship balled off at 12 knots.
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(archaic, nautical) To spin rope-yarns into balls, in preparation for making spun yarn.
The ship balled off at 12 knots.
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