Meaning of Highball | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.
2. An all clear or full speed ahead signal.
   US
3. A very high bouldering problem, often with a hard landing.
4. Clipping of highball glass, a tall glass tumbler used for serving highballs.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

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Examples

“A white ball hauled up to the crossbar indicated that the track was clear; a black ball, run up half way, meant stop. This was the origin of the use of the word "highball" to indicate a clear line ahead, which is still used in U.S.A. railway practice.”

“2014, EpicTV.com Austrian all rounder Alex Luger climbs what he describes as a highball boulder problem and what most people would call a solo.”

“It's great for serving heavier drinks in. Highballs and pint glasses are excellent substitutes.”

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