BOWLING Synonyms
There are 25 hypernyms of the word bowling. (close relations)
Definition of BOWLING
bowl
Best Alternative Words for BOWLING
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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 | ||||||||
bowlful | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the quantity contained in a bowl | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |