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BOWLING

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There are 7 meanings of the word Bowling.

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Bowling - as a noun

A game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
game7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc

Bowling - as a verb

To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.

To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).

To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.

Example: "We were bowled rapidly along the road."

To pelt or strike with anything rolled.

Example Sentences

"I enjoy playing bowling with my friends on weekends."
"We joined a bowling league and play every Tuesday night."
"The bowling alley was packed with enthusiastic players."
"She scored a strike in her first turn of bowling."
"He celebrated his birthday at the bowling alley."
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Word Game Points

Is BOWLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bowling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOWLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BOWLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bowling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOWLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BOWLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bowling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOWLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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