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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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washout
Sports; Bowling

A split that leaves the 1-2-10 or 1-2-4-10 for right-handed bowlers or the 1-3-7 or 1-3-6-7 for left-handed bowlers.

delivery
Sports; Bowling

A description of a bowler's movement. From the time he is preparing to throw the ball to his release and finally the follow-through.

water in the ball
Sports; Bowling

A weakly thrown ball, one that leaves standing the 8-10, 5-7 or 5-10.

deuce
Sports; Bowling

A game of 200.

web
Sports; Bowling

Distance between the finger holes, usually one-quarter to three-eights of an inch. (bridge)

dime store
Sports; Bowling

The 5-10 split. Like a Dime store or a 5 and 10 store.

weight block
Sports; Bowling

That part of the ball that is drilled. There are different tolerances that are allowed. A three-ounce difference is allowed between the top and bottom of the ball. Not more than one- ounce difference ...

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