bowling ball

Heavy finger-holed sphere

A bowling ball is the heavy spherical ball used in bowling, typically weighing 6 to 16 pounds with finger holes for gripping.

The ball is rolled down a lane to knock over pins.

Figuratively, something described as a bowling ball is heavy and round: My stomach feels like a bowling ball after that meal.

gameplay

strike

Forceful impact or stoppage

  • spareHeld in reserve
  • pinsPointed sewing fasteners
  • gutterEdge channel for runoff

turkey · split · pocket · carry · messenger · tap · washout · perfect game · double · clean game

equipment

finger holes

Cutouts for digits

drilling · grip · core · polish · cleaner · bag · plastic · particle · pro shop · resurfacing

physics

heavy

Of great mass

spin · hook · trajectory · revolutions · arc · curve · deflection · skid · differential · inertia

spherical

round

Curved like circle

  • spherePerfectly round solid
  • orbLuminous celestial body
  • curvedSmoothly bent, not angular

convex · diameter · circumference · surface · symmetrical · asymmetrical · pin placement · balance · PSA · center of gravity

Categories
Opposites
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Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G