Synonyms of bowling

Noun


1. bowling, game

usage: a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

2. bowling, throw

usage: (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman

3. bowling, playing

usage: the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc

Verb


1. bowl, wheel, roll

usage: roll (a ball)

2. bowl, hurl, hurtle, cast

usage: hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end

3. bowl, play

usage: engage in the sport of bowling; "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights"

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Definition and meaning of bowling (Dictionary)