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BOWL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Bowl.

How to pronounce bowl:

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Bowl - as a noun

A round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding grains or liquids

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vessel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A concave shape with an open top

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trough

A dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity contained in a bowl

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowlful
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
containerful
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowling ball

A wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pipe bowl

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roll

Bowl - as a 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

Example: "My parents like to bowl on friday nights"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
play
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She ate cereal from a bowl for breakfast."
"The cat knocked over the bowl of water."
"He won a trophy in the bowling tournament."
"The bowl was filled with delicious soup."
"She used a mixing bowl to combine the ingredients."
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Word Game Points

Is BOWL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bowl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOWL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BOWL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bowl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOWL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BOWL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bowl is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOWL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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