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Meaning of "bowling" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOWLING

bowling  [ˈbəʊlɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOWLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bowling is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOWLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bowling

Bowling

Bowling refers to a series of sports or leisure activities in which a player rolls or throws a bowling ball towards a target. In pin bowling variations, the target is usually to knock over pins at the end of a lane. In target variations, the aim is usually to get the ball as close to a mark as possible. The pin version of bowling is often played on a flat wooden or other synthetic surface, whilst in target bowling, the surface may be grass, gravel or a synthetic surface. The most common types of pin bowling include ten-pin, nine-pin, candlepin, duckpin and five-pin bowling, while in target bowling, bowls, bocce, carpet bowls, pétanque and boules, both indoor and outdoor varieties, are popular. Today, the sport of bowling is enjoyed by 95 million people in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Definition of bowling in the English dictionary

The first definition of bowling in the dictionary is any of various games in which a heavy ball is rolled down a special alley, usually made of wood, at a group of wooden pins, esp the games of tenpin bowling and skittles. Other definition of bowling is the game of bowls. Bowling is also the act of delivering the ball to the batsman.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOWLING


antifouling
ˌæntɪˈfaʊlɪŋ
consoling
ˈkɒnsəʊlɪŋ
controlling
kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ
cowling
ˈkaʊlɪŋ
disenrolling
ˌdɪsɪnˈrəʊlɪŋ
high-rolling
ˈhaɪˈrəʊlɪŋ
howling
ˈhaʊlɪŋ
logrolling
ˈlɒɡˌrəʊlɪŋ
noncontrolling
ˌnɒnkənˈtrəʊlɪŋ
overcontrolling
ˌəʊvəkənˈtrəʊlɪŋ
polling
ˈpəʊlɪŋ
potholing
ˈpɒtˌhəʊlɪŋ
prowling
ˈpraʊlɪŋ
Rickrolling
ˈrɪkˌrəʊlɪŋ
rolling
ˈrəʊlɪŋ
Rowling
ˈrəʊlɪŋ
scrolling
ˈskrəʊlɪŋ
self-controlling
ˌsɛlfkənˈtrəʊlɪŋ
Soling
ˈsəʊlɪŋ
strolling
ˈstrəʊlɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOWLING

bowknot
bowl
bowl over
bowler
bowler hat
Bowles
bowless
bowlful
bowlike
bowline
bowling alley
bowling crease
bowling green
bowling match
bowlingual
bowllike
bowls
bowman
bowmen
bowr

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOWLING

bawling
brawling
calling
carpet bowling
crawling
crown green bowling
curb crawling
drawling
feeling
five-pin bowling
kerb crawling
kerb-crawling
pair trawling
scowling
seam bowling
sprawling
tenpin bowling
trawling
wildfowling
yowling

Synonyms and antonyms of bowling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BOWLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bowling» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bowling
cast · chuck · drive · fling · hurl · launch · lob · motor · pitch · proceed · shoot · speed · tear · throw · toss · travel · trundle

Translation of «bowling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOWLING

Find out the translation of bowling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bowling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bowling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

保龄球
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bolos
570 millions of speakers

English

bowling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गेंदबाजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لَعْبَة البولينْج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

игра в кегли
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boliche
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বোলিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bowling
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bowling
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bowling
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボウリング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

볼링
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bowling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trò chơi bowling
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பந்துவீச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोलंदाजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bowling
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bowling
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kręglarstwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

боулінг
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bowling
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπόουλινγκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boulwerk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bowling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bowling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bowling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOWLING»

The term «bowling» is very widely used and occupies the 7.518 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOWLING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bowling

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10 QUOTES WITH «BOWLING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bowling.
1
Peter L. Berger
I'm sure Putnam is right that there's been a decline in certain kinds of organizations like bowling leagues. But people participate in communities in other ways.
2
Kapil Dev
Fast bowling is an art, like spin bowling.
3
Doug Flutie
The Flutie Bowl is a great event that brings together people who really care about the autism community. We always have a great time bowling and playing music.
4
Chris Hardwick
Bowling is all physics and energy distribution. It's F = ma. So it is actually one of the most science-y sports, because it literally is just a ball and a surface and objects to knock down.
5
Chris Hardwick
While the liberal media elite depict the bowler as a chubby guy with a comb-over and polyester pants, the reality is that bowling is one of the most tech-heavy sports today. Robotic pinsetters and computerized scoring were just the beginning.
6
Chris Hardwick
I think for a lot of people, bowling is sort of a joke. But I love it, and it means a lot to me, so any chance to help promote it or celebrate it or not make the hackiest jokes - 'Bowlers are like plumbers and they wear the craziest shirts!' - I'm way into.
7
Chris Hardwick
My father was one of the greatest professional bowlers of all time. Seriously. Billy Hardwick: PBA Hall of Fame, Player of the Year in '63 and '69, and the first winner of the triple crown of bowling, among other things.
8
Blake Jenner
I take my hair, and I just play with it. I'll just take my hand, I'll mess with the front, and then I'll just pat it on the back, and that's it. I promise you, I don't use hair spray, I don't go crazy with products. I just wake up, flip it, and boom, I go bowling.
9
Don Johnson
Every bowling center should have a house pro.
10
Don Johnson
I was a little, skinny, runt kid, and I decided that bowling was what I was going to do in life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOWLING»

Discover the use of bowling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bowling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bowling Alone
This seemingly small phenomenon symbolizes a significant social change that Robert Putnam has identified in this brilliant volume, Bowling Alone, which The Economist hailed as "a prodigious achievement.
Robert D. Putnam, 2001
2
Bowling: The Handbook of Bowling Psychology
An indispensable book for the serious and dedicated bowler, this book is designed to push any bowling athlete to the highest level and enable professionals and elite amateurs to perform at their peak.
Eric S. Lasser, Fred Borden, Jeri Edwards, 2006
3
Focused for Bowling
Focused for Bowling includes game-tested strategies to help you pick up spares more consistently, recover from and avoid slumps, and get more satisfaction from each trip to the alley.
Dean Hinitz, 2003
4
Bowling
From the beginning bowler to the advanced bowler, bowling is a unique sport that can be enjoyed by all participants. Throughout this text, the author has emphasised the proper technique in bowling.
Charles Edgington, 1993
5
Bowling For Dummies
" Bowling 101 — get an overview of the sport of bowling, from its many health and social benefits to the nuts and bolts of how it's scored, equipped, and played Get in the game — discover how the secret to bowling lies in your form, and ...
A.J. Forrest, Lisa Iannucci, 2010
6
Bowling 200+
A handbook for intermediate bowlers with strong basic skills reveals how to analyze and correct common mistakes that may prevent them from improving their game
Mike Aulby, Dave Ferraro, Dan Herbst, 1989
7
Research Methods In Health: Investigating Health and Health ...
Designed for students in a range of health care disciplines, this text is also suitable for those who need to apply research findings in practice.
Bowling, Ann, 2009
8
Bowling: How to Master the Game
Explains essential bowling skills and discusses equipment, mental preparation, practice regimens, and strategies for different lane conditions.
Parker Bohn, III, 2000
9
Bowling Fundamentals
Discusses essential skills, tactics and fundamentals-grip, stance, footwork, arm swing, timing, and release--and provides a base for solid technique.
Michelle Mullen, 2004
10
Bowling: steps to success
This book teachs easy to learn, simple steps on how to play bowling.
Robert Strickland, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOWLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bowling is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Go bowling, raise roof for Tucson homeless youths
Supporters of the Raising the Roof for Youth On Their Own (YOTO) Annual Charity Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction (pictured at the ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
2
Jackson to host 2017 bowling state tournament in one center
The MHSAA Division 4 Bowling Individual Regionals took place at Airport Lanes in Jackson on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. (Brian J. Smith ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
3
Freeport's Brigitte Jacobs has chance to win $2000 in televised …
Jacobs began bowling when she was about 5 years old and began competing in youth competitions the summer before eighth grade. Now ... «Rockford Register Star, Jul 15»
4
Bowling and trig: summer school adds to student's skills
Rising fourth-grader Jengen Low, left, dances beside Giada Cardillo in between turns bowling in physical education class during summer ... «Greenwich Time, Jul 15»
5
Bowling Scores: Locals
Broken Arrow: Fred Engquist 670-609, Tom Elmore 646, Sam Thompson 588-554, Bob Temme 587, John Payne 586, Rick Wallace 570, Doug ... «Tulsa World, Jul 15»
6
Fort Myers bowling/entertainment complex ready to roll
Inside, you'll find bowling and much more. A reporter and photographer from The News-Press took a tour June 24 and talked to Mike ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
7
Bowling on a curve -- Lawn bowling is fun for all ages
Perrott recalled those days while bowling at Southside Bowl. She had encountered Mike Lushbaugh, whose father, Ed, runs the lawn-bowling ... «Herald-Mail Media, Jul 15»
8
Bowling: Dwyer pockets $500 with Liberty Lanes sweeper win
Liberty Lanes held a 10-game marathon sweeper this past Sunday, contested on the Kegel "Autobahn" pattern — a 42-foot pattern that could ... «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
9
Focus was on bowling to a plan, not de Villiers - Sunny
Charged with the task of opening the bowling for Bangladesh, and facing up to AB de Villiers in the first Twenty20 international against South ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jul 15»
10
Bowling Green City Hall Renovations
We'll be replacing all of the carpet and we're also renovating the bathrooms and the city hall commission chamber as well," said city of Bowling ... «WBKO, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Bowling [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bowling>. May 2024 ».
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