1. Noun
A composition for blacking shoes, boots, etc.; also, one for taking impressions of engraved work.
2. Noun
A ball of black color, esp. one used as a negative in voting; -- in this sense usually two words.
3. Verb
To vote against, by putting a black ball into a ballot box; to reject or exclude, as by voting against with black balls; to ostracize.
4. Verb
To blacken (leather, shoes, etc.) with blacking.
5. Noun
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
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