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Definition of bowling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ten-pingame rolling a ball to knock pins
- We went bowling at the local alley.
2.
sportsTECH. UK the action of delivering a ball in cricketTECH. UK
- His bowling was fast and accurate.
3.
candlepinRare US game similar to ten-pin played in New EnglandRare US
- Candlepin bowling is popular in New England.
Adjective
game-relatedrelated to the sport where players roll balls at pins
- He wore his bowling shoes to the alley.
Images of bowling
game rolling a ball to knock pins 
game similar to ten-pin played in New England
Expressions with bowling
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place equipped for the game of bowling
They met at the local bowling alley every Friday night..
bag for carrying bowling equipment
He packed his bowling bag for the tournament.
heavy ball used in the sport of bowling
He rolled the bowling ball down the lane aiming for a strike..
place where people play bowling
The local bowling club has ten lanes and a snack bar.
items used in the sport of bowling
He packed all his bowling equipment for the tournament.
group of people who play bowling together
She joined a bowling league to meet new friends.
object shaped like a tall rounded club used as a target
The sculpture looked like a giant bowling pin.
game where players roll a ball to knock down pins
We went ten-pin bowling last weekend.
short-sleeved casual shirt with a collar, contrasting colors, and patterns
He wore a bowling shirt with bright stripes to the party.
outdoor sport rolling balls on grass towards a small target jack
Lawn bowling is popular in many countries.
area of smooth grass for playing bowls
They spent the afternoon playing on the bowling green.
indoor game like bowls played on a carpeted surface
Carpet bowling is popular in community centers.
bowling with glowing lights, music, and special effects
We went cosmic bowling for her birthday party.
bowling game using slender pins and small balls
Candlepin bowling is popular in New England.
Canadian bowling game with five pins
Fivepin bowling is popular in Canadian bowling alleys.
total points achieved in a bowling game
Her bowling score was 150 after the final frame.
special shoe worn for bowling sport
He forgot to bring his bowling shoes to the alley.
period of continuous bowling by a bowler
The bowler's bowling spell lasted for six overs.
cricket statistic for runs conceded per wicket taken
His bowling average improved after the last match.
white line on pitch for bowler's foot placement
The bowler's foot landed just behind the bowling crease.
traditional Irish sport played on rural roads
Road bowling is popular in County Cork.
way to bowl with the seam upright
The player used seam bowling to confuse the batsman.
Origin of bowling
Middle Dutch, bollen (to roll)
Terms with bowling included in their meaning
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games
play the game of bowling or bowls
bowling
one who plays the sport of bowling
bowling location
place where bowling is played
cricket player
dismiss a player by bowling
sports
groove in a bowling lane
curved shot
swerve a ball in soccer or bowling
bowling
the act of knocking down all pins in two bowls
bowling alley
wooden strip in a bowling alley
bowling
knock down all pins with the first ball
sports
sequence of bowling pins
sports
ball that rolls into the gutter in bowling
sports
gutter at side of a bowling lane
sports
complete game in snooker or bowling
sports
slender object used in games like bowling
sports
formation of pins in bowling
bowling
line bowlers must not cross in bowling
sports
style of bowling in cricket using swing or seam
ball movement
cricket bowler skilled in seam bowling
acr: American Bowling Congress
group that organizes and governs bowling in America
bowls
small white ball in lawn bowling
sports
act of knocking down all pins in bowling
sports
three strikes in a row in bowling
sports
7–9 or 8–10 split in bowling
sports
the central pin in a bowling arrangement
Examples of bowling in a sentence
She joined a bowling league to meet new friends. His bowling won the match for the team. The coach praised her bowling during practice. Bowling is a fun activity for all ages. He joined a bowling league last year. She joined a bowling league for fun.
The bowling tournament attracted many participants.
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- French:bowling, de bowling, ...
- German:Bowling, Bowling-bezogen, ...
- Italian:bowling, da bowling, ...
- Spanish:bolos, de bolos, ...
- Portuguese:bowling, de boliche, ...
- Chinese:保龄球, 保龄球的, ...
- Japanese:ボウリング, ボウリング用の, ...
- Arabic:بولينج, بُولِينْغ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹלִינְג, שֶׁל בָּאוּלִינְג, ...
- Russian:боулинг, для боулинга, ...
- Ukrainian:боулінг, боулінговий, ...
- Hindi:बॉलिंग, बॉलिंग संबंधी, ...
Definition of bowl - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenround container for serving or eating food
- She poured cereal into a bowl.
2.
smoking accessoryUS part of a pipe where tobacco is placedUS
- He packed the bowl of his pipe with fresh tobacco..
3.
sportsUS postseason football competitionUS
- The team won the Rose Bowl.
4.
quantityamount held by a bowl
- He ate a bowl of soup.
5.
geographynatural or artificial basin used for various purposes
- The valley was shaped like a bowl, surrounded by mountains..
6.
gameRare UK wooden ball used in lawn bowlsRare UK
- He rolled the bowl towards the jack.
7.
architectureRare bowl-shaped building or structureRare
- The concert was held in a large bowl.
Verb
1.
gamesintr. UK play the game of bowling or bowlsintr. UK
- We love to bowl on weekends.
2.
sportstr. UK deliver a ball in cricket or similar gamestr. UK
- He will bowl the next over in the match..
3.
movementintr. move smoothly and quickly, like a carintr.
- The car bowled along the highway.
4.
crickettr. UK dismiss a batsman by hitting the wickettr. UK
- The bowler bowled him out in the first over.
Images of bowl
round container for serving or eating food 
part of a pipe where tobacco is placed
Expressions with bowl
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small bowl for eating rice, often decorative
She served the curry in a beautiful rice bowl.
plate or bowl for individual servings of salad
Each guest received a salad bowl with their meal.
remove someone from a position or competition
The new candidate bowled out the incumbent in the election.
transparent bowl for keeping pet fish
She bought a goldfish bowl for her new pet.
container filled with cherries
She placed a bowl of cherries on the table.
surprise or impress someone greatly
Her incredible performance really bowled over the audience..
arrive unexpectedly or casually
He bowled up at the party without an invitation.
secure job with long-term benefits
He values his iron rice bowl at the government office.
situation or process that is confusingly intricate
Navigating the new tax laws felt like a spaghetti bowl..
hairstyle where hair is cut evenly around the head like a bowl
He got a bowl cut that made him look like a 90s pop star..
edible bowl made from a hollowed bread loaf
The soup was served in a bread bowl.
bowl used for eating cereal
She poured milk into her cereal bowl.
bowl used to serve food to pets
The cat eagerly approached its food bowl.
bowl used for keeping or displaying fruit
She put apples in the fruit bowl on the table.
large bowl for mixing food ingredients
She poured flour into the mixing bowl.
deep bowl for serving soup
She poured the hot broth into the soup bowl.
small container for serving sugar
Please pass the sugar bowl for my coffee.
bowl-shaped part of a toilet that receives waste
He scrubbed the toilet bowl until it sparkled..
bowl used to serve pudding
She placed the dessert in a pudding bowl.
decorative bowl used for serving drinks
She admired the ornate punch bowl on the table.
bowl used in tea ceremonies
The tea master selected a beautiful tea bowl for the ritual.
bowl used by a beggar to collect money or food
The monk carried a begging bowl for alms..
postseason college football competition in the US
The team qualified for a prestigious bowl game.
hairstyle with hair cut evenly around like a bowl's rim
He got a bowl haircut, making him look like a 90s pop star.
Origin of bowl
Old English, bolle (bowl)
Examples of bowl in a sentence
He mixed the ingredients in a ceramic bowl. He cleaned the bowl before using it. The bowl was intricately carved from wood. The college team is preparing for the big bowl. Fans eagerly await the annual bowl games. She poured a bowl of rice for each child.
Two bowls of cherries sat on the table. The amphitheater was designed as a bowl for better acoustics. Rainwater collected in the bowl-shaped depression on the field. Her bowl stopped just short of the jack. He chose a heavier bowl for the wet green. The sports event took place in a modern bowl. Architects admired the design of the new bowl. They bowl every Thursday after work. She bowled for her local bowls club last summer. She can bowl a perfect strike. They asked him to bowl the final frame. The train bowled through the countryside. The skater bowled across the ice effortlessly. He managed to bowl the batsman with a perfect yorker. The team celebrated as she bowled out the last player.
View all translations of bowl
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- French:bol, jouer au bowling, ...
- German:Schüssel, Bowling spielen, ...
- Italian:ciotola, giocare a bowling, ...
- Spanish:tazón, jugar a los bolos, ...
- Portuguese:tigela, jogar bowling, ...
- Chinese:碗, 打保龄球, ...
- Japanese:ボウル, ボウリングをする, ...
- Arabic:زُبْدِيَة, لَعِبَ البولينغ, ...
- Hebrew:קְעָרָה, לְשַׂחֵק בְּאוּלִינְג, ...
- Russian:миска, играть в боулинг, ...
- Ukrainian:миска, грати в боулінг, ...
- Hindi:कटोरा, बॉलिंग खेलना, ...
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