bowling alley

strike

Forceful impact or stoppage

• spareHeld in reserve
• splitSeparation into parts
• turkeyWattled North American fowl

frame · score · gutter ball · hook · release · delivery · pocket · double · perfect game · clean game

lane

Designated travel strip

• approachWay of handling something
• gutterEdge channel for runoff
• arrowsShafted projectiles for bows

foul line · ball return · synthetic · wood · maple · pine · back end · resurfacing · kickbacks · deck

ball

Spherical plaything or gala

• shoesProtective foot coverings
• wrist supportDevice stabilizing the forearm-hand joint
• finger holesCutouts for digits

thumb hole · rosin bag · towel · urethane · spare ball · house ball · grip · drilling

pro shop

Athletic facility's retail outlet

• snack barCasual food counter
• arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
• locker roomShared space for dressing

scoreboard · ball return · seating · lounge · bar · party room · shoe rental · front desk · sound system · neon lights

pin

Pointed metal fastener

• pinsetterBowling lane equipment
• rackFrame for holding items
• headpinLead bowling pin

pinfall · sweep · kickback · deadwood · messenger · tap · reset

league

Association or distance unit

• teamOrganized cooperative unit
• league nightRegular team competition evening
• tournamentMulti-round competitive event

birthday parties · corporate events · team building · competition · doubles · practice session

• bowlingpins, lanes, strike, spare, gutterball
• entertainment spotsmovie theater, cinema, arcade, amusement park, theme park
• entertainment venuescasino, arcade, cinema, club, arena
• family venuesplayground, zoo, amusement park, theme park, aquarium
• recreation facilitiesplayground, swimming pool, park, gym, fitness center
• recreation venuesrecreation center, sports complex, sports center, community center, roller rink