Bowling

Bowling

Terms of or pertaining to a sport in which the object of the game is to knock over a set of pins by rolling a heavy ball across a defined boundary.

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Punch out

Sports; Bowling

To finish a game from any point with consecutive strikes.

Pushaway

Sports; Bowling

When a bowler starts to make their approach. The bowler will take their first step and move the ball away from their body.

Plugged ball

Sports; Bowling

This is a ball that does not fit a player's hand but it can be re-drilled after the finger holes have been plugged. The PBA does not allow plugged balls to be used in competition.

Pocket

Sports; Bowling

The space between the 1 and the 3-pin for right-handed bowlers, and the 1 and the 2-pin for left-handed bowlers. The place you want to aim for when throwing your the first ball.