skittle ball
Definition
- Noun:
- A ball used in the game of skittles: A hard, typically wooden or synthetic ball designed specifically for rolling to knock down the ninepins (skittles) in the game of skittles.
Usage
- The term "skittle ball" refers specifically to the equipment used in the sport. It is used to describe the object itself, not the action.
- It is a compound noun where "skittle" acts as an adjective modifying "ball," indicating the ball's purpose.
Examples
- Noun:
- He rolled the skittle ball down the alley with perfect aim.
- The weight and size of a regulation skittle ball are strictly defined.
- Please return the skittle ball to the rack after the game.
Advanced Usage
- While "skittle ball" is the specific term, in casual conversation about the game, the word "ball" alone is often understood from context.
- Pass me the ball. (Implied: the skittle ball)
Variants and Related Words
- Skittle: (Noun) One of the pin-like targets (ninepins) in the game.
- Skittles: (Noun) The game itself, or the set of pins used in the game.
- Ninepin ball: A less common synonym for "skittle ball."
Synonyms
- Ninepin ball: A direct synonym, though "skittle ball" is more common in modern usage.
Related Phrases
- To bowl a skittle ball: The action of rolling the ball in the game.
- She learned how to bowl a skittle ball with a smooth underarm technique.
Noun
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ball used to knock down ninepins
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