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BOWL Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word bowl. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word bowl. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BOWL

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trough
nounn
noun

• a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

• a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

• a concave shape with an open top

• a treasury for government funds

• a long narrow shallow receptacle

• a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

basin
nounn
noun

• a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

• the quantity that a basin will hold

• a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

• a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

container
nounn
noun

• any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

dish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

• a particular item of prepared food

• the quantity that a dish will hold

• a very attractive or seductive looking woman

• directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

• an activity that you like or at which you are superior

verb

• provide (usually but not necessarily food)

• make concave; shape like a dish

receptacle
nounn
noun

• a container that is used to put or keep things in

• enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

• an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert

vessel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tube in which a body fluid circulates

• a craft designed for water transportation

• an object used as a container (especially for liquids)

bowlful
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the quantity contained in a bowl

lawn bowling
nounn
noun

• a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack

arena
nounn
noun

• a particular environment or walk of life

• the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand

• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

• a playing field where sports events take place

crater
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

• a faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus

• a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb

hollow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

noun

• a cavity or space in something

• a small valley between mountains

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

adjective satellite

• as if echoing in a hollow space

• devoid of significance or force

• lacking in substance or character

verb

• remove the inner part or the core of

• remove the interior of

roll
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rotary motion of an object around its own axis

• a list of names

• a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

• photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)

• small rounded bread either plain or sweet

• a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

• the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

• a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

• anything rolled up in cylindrical form

• the act of throwing dice

• walking with a swaying gait

• a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude

• the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

verb

• move by turning over or rotating

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• occur in soft rounded shapes

• flatten or spread with a roller

• emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound

• arrange or coil around

• begin operating or running

• shape by rolling

• execute a roll, in tumbling

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• move, rock, or sway from side to side

• cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

• pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/

• boil vigorously

• take the shape of a roll or cylinder

• show certain properties when being rolled

stadium
nounn
noun

• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

bowling ball
nounn
noun

• a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

pipe bowl
nounn
noun

• a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

sports stadium
nounn
noun

• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

Best Hypernyms For BOWL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bowl, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
ball container dish vessel actuation bucket cast concavity construction containerful crate crock holder hurl hurtle incurvation incurvature pan play propulsion receptacle roll structure wheel
Phrases (1)
concave shape

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