bowling pin
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Definition
Noun A bowling pin is a tall, narrow, club-shaped object, traditionally made of wood but now often of synthetic materials, that is used as the target in the sport of bowling. A set of ten pins is arranged in a triangular formation at the end of a lane, and the objective is to knock them down with a rolled ball.
Usage
The term "bowling pin" refers specifically to the target object itself. It is used when discussing the equipment, the act of hitting them, or their arrangement.
Examples: * The bowler aimed carefully at the front bowling pin. * After the strike, all ten bowling pins lay scattered in the pit. * He replaced the damaged bowling pin with a new one from the rack.
Advanced Usage
- "To set up (the) bowling pins": To arrange the pins in their correct triangular formation.
- The machine automatically sets up the bowling pins after each frame.
- "Like bowling pins": A simile used to describe people or objects falling over in a similar, sequential manner.
- The strong gust of wind knocked them over like bowling pins.
Variants and Related Words
- Pin (noun): A common shortened form of "bowling pin" used within the context of the sport.
- "He needs to knock down the 7-pin to spare."
- Tenpin: Another name for a bowling pin, especially in the sport of ten-pin bowling.
- Headpin: The front pin in the triangular setup (the number 1 pin).
Synonyms
- Target (in the specific context of bowling)
- Tenpin
- Skittle (Note: A "skittle" is a similar pin used in the sport of nine-pin bowling or skittles, which is a related but distinct game.)
Related Phrases
- Pin deck: The area of the lane where the bowling pins are set up.
- Pin action: The interaction and movement of the pins as they are struck by the ball or other pins.
- Pin carry: The effectiveness with which knocked-down pins clear away the remaining pins.
Noun
- a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target