Problem: Sentence1: The ball rolled into the corner pocket.
Sentence2: The ball travelled 90 mph on his serve.
Q: Does the term ball mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: They put out quite a spread.
Sentence2: The spread between lending and borrowing costs.
Q: Does the term spread mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: He went out to have a look.
Sentence2: He gave it a good looking at.
Q: Does the term look mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: You have a two-hour window of clear weather to finish working on the lawn.
Sentence2: Window of opportunity.
Q: Does the term window mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning