What is the meaning of bowling?

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.
  • Cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman. (
  • The playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc.

verb

  • Roll (a ball.
  • Hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end.
  • Engage in the sport of bowling.
    • usage: "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights"
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