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Bowling Definition & Meaning

bowling
noun
  1. a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
  2. (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
  3. the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc

"Bowling" in song lyrics

See how bowling is used in real songs:

  • "Only team you on, Sunday bowling"
    Insane Clown Posse f/ Esham, Twiztid — Bizzar
  • "My balls so big, they could be used for bowling"
    Magno — Old School Beat
  • "That body bag the bombshell, drove bowling"
    Pro the Leader & Holocaust — I Just Laugh (No One Can Defeat Me)

Usage tips for "bowling"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bowling mean?
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
What part of speech is bowling?
Bowling is a noun.
How many definitions does bowling have?
Bowling has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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