tenpin

Lane's standing victim

A tenpin is one of the ten bottle-shaped pins used in bowling, arranged in a triangular formation at the end of the lane.

Tenpins (or tenpin bowling) refers to the game itself, distinguishing it from variants like ninepins or duckpins: We went to play tenpins on Saturday night.

bowling

lane

Designated travel strip

frame · turkey · split · hook · ball · shoes · approach · foul · league · score

equipment

ball

Spherical plaything or gala

  • pinsPointed sewing fasteners
  • laneDesignated travel strip
  • shoesProtective foot coverings

wristguard · finger holes · thumb hole · resin · urethane · core · drilling · polish · cleaner · towel

technique

hook

Curved catching device

approach · backswing · follow-through · aim · targeting · accuracy · timing · footwork · grip · stance

recreation

leisure

Free time for relaxation

  • funAmusement or pleasure
  • hobbyRecreational leisure activity
  • pastimeRecreational pursuit

socializing · friends · family · weekend · nightlife · party · birthday · date night · arcade · entertainment

competition

league

Association or distance unit

average · standings · playoffs · championship · team · doubles · singles · scratch · sanctioned · professional

variants

duckpin

Short bowling pin variant

kegel · bocce · pétanque

Opposites
bowling pin style

tenpinduckpin

Short bowling pin variant

candlepin · ninepin · skittle · kegel

pin/candlestick shape

tenpincandlestick

Wax cylinder support

candelabra

bowling game format

tenpinskittles

Fruit-flavored chewy sweets

bocce · pétanque · lawn bowling

Phrases
Family

tenpins

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G