bowling
/ˈboʊlɪŋ/
noun
A game where you roll a heavy ball to knock down pins
“We went bowling on Saturday.”
באולינג
Bowling is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A game where you roll a heavy ball to knock down pins" In Hebrew, bowling translates to באולינג.
Example Sentences
- He knocked down all ten pins on his first bowl — a strike!
- Bowling is a fun sport you can play indoors with your family.
- She aimed carefully and rolled the ball straight down the lane.
Did You Know? Bowling is one of the oldest sports — archaeologists found bowling equipment in an Egyptian tomb over 5,000 years old. The heaviest bowling ball allowed in competition weighs 16 pounds. In Japan, there is a type of bowling called "candlepin bowling" where the pins are thin like candles!
Common Word Combinations
go bowlingbowling ballbowling alleyknock down pins
Related Words
strikepinslanesport
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