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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Strike

Sports; Bowling

Knocking all ten pins down on the first ball. The score for the frame is 10 plus the total number of pins knocked down by the next two balls.

Pins awarded to individuals or teams in an attempt to equalise competition A handicap is based on the bowler's average and is compared against a number set by the league. For example, if the league ...

Charge

Sports; Bowling

A description of an exciting run of high scoring.

Strike out

Sports; Bowling

To get all three strikes in the tenth frame. It can also mean to finish the game from any point with all strikes.

Spare

Sports; Bowling

Knocking all the pins down by throwing two balls. The bowler scores 10 points plus the number of pins they knock down with the first ball of the next frame.

Full roller

Sports; Bowling

This is a ball that rolls over its full circumference.

Bowling ball

Sports; Bowling

Bowling balls are made out of nonmetallic material usually plastic or a urethane compound. The circumference of the ball can be no greater than 27inches and it should weigh no more than 16 pounds. ...