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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Umbrella ball

Sports; Bowling

A high hit that nonetheless results in a strike. The name comes from the pattern the pins form when they are falling.

Left lateral pitch

Sports; Bowling

When the finger or thumbhole is angled away from palm of the hand.

Dead ball

Sports; Bowling

This is a ball that hits the pins slowly with little action. It is so slow that the ball deflects ( see Deflection) off the pins when it hits them. Also known as "dead apple"

Web

Sports; Bowling

Distance between the finger holes, usually one-quarter to three-eights of an inch. (bridge)

Dime store

Sports; Bowling

The 5-10 split. Like a Dime store or a 5 and 10 store.

That part of the ball that is drilled. There are different tolerances that are allowed. A three-ounce difference is allowed between the top and bottom of the ball. Not more than one- ounce difference ...

Line ball

Sports; Bowling

A straight shot at the pocket on and over second arrow. Used by straight ball players who don't have much of a hook. See also Swing Shot" and Point Shot.