tenth frame
Final bowling round
The tenth frame is the final frame of a bowling game, where standard rules change slightly—a bowler who strikes or spares earns extra rolls to complete the frame.
Figuratively, tenth frame describes a late or decisive stage: We're in the tenth frame of negotiations.
- bowlingPin-toppling pastime
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- spareHeld in reserve
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
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