Definition

Noun: 1. A heavy ball used in the sport of bowling: A bowling ball is a large, hard, spherical object, typically made of polyester, urethane, or reactive resin, with holes drilled for the fingers and thumb. It is designed to be rolled down a lane to knock over pins.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He selected a 14-pound bowling ball from the rack.
  • The bowling ball rolled smoothly down the lane and hit the pins for a strike.
  • Proper grip is essential when holding a bowling ball.

Advanced Usage

• "To drill a bowling ball": Refers to the process of customizing the finger and thumb holes in a bowling ball to fit a specific player's hand.
  • The pro shop will drill the bowling ball to match your span and pitch.

Variants and Related Words

• Ball (n): A general term for a spherical object used in games and sports. A bowling ball is a specific type of ball.
• Bowling (n): The sport or activity in which a bowling ball is used.

Synonyms

• Ball: (in the specific context of bowling) Can be used informally as a shorter synonym.
  • "Grab your ball and let's start the game."

Related Phrases

• "To throw/roll a bowling ball": The action of propelling the ball down the lane. "Roll" is the more technically correct term in bowling.
  • She learned how to roll a bowling ball with a consistent hook.
• "Ball return": The mechanical track that brings the bowling ball back to the player after a roll.
  • Wait for your bowling ball to come back on the ball return.

Noun

1. a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling