bowling

bowl-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A game in which players roll a heavy ball down a lane to knock down pins.

  2. 2.

    The act of playing this game or the game of lawn bowls.

  3. 3.

    (cricket) The act of delivering the ball to the batsman.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bowling alley — a facility with lanes for bowling
  • •
    bowling ball — the heavy ball used in the game
  • •
    bowling green — a smooth lawn for playing bowls

Related words

See also: bowl, bowls, pins
Synonyms: skittles, tenpin bowling

Etymology

From "bowl" (Old English "bolla") with the suffix "-ing" denoting the activity or sport.