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Bowling

Terms of or pertaining to a sport in which the object of the game is to knock over a set of pins by rolling a heavy ball across a defined boundary.

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release

Sports; Bowling

The hand motion just as ball is rolled onto the lane.

inside

Sports; Bowling

A starting point near the center of the lane (as opposed to the outside, near the edge of the lane) usually referring to the point of release.

reset

Sports; Bowling

A bowler may request that the pins be lifted off the alley and then be put back because they're off spot.

jam

Sports; Bowling

To drive a ball high into the pocket.

return

Sports; Bowling

This is the track that is used to return the ball from pit to ball rack and the bowler.

jersey side

Sports; Bowling

To the left of the headpin for right-handers and right for left handers. See also Brooklyn Side.

reverse

Sports; Bowling

A forceful backup.

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