pin table
Definition
Noun: A pin table is a type of arcade game equipment on which the game of pinball is played. It is a cabinet containing a sloping playfield with obstacles, bumpers, and targets, where players use flippers to propel a metal ball and score points.
Usage
The term "pin table" is primarily used in British English as a synonym for "pinball machine." * The pub had an old pin table in the corner. * He spent all his pocket money playing on the pin table.
Advanced Usage
The term is a straightforward compound noun. Its usage is specific and regional.
Variants and Related Words
- Pinball machine (noun): The more common, internationally recognized term for the same equipment.
- Pinball (noun): The name of the game itself, which is played on a pin table/pinball machine.
Synonyms
- Pinball machine
- Flipper game (less common)
Notes on Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning related to arcade games. It is not to be confused with other types of tables (e.g., a table with pins on it).
Noun
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game equipment on which pinball is played
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in Britain they call a pinball machine a pin table
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