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Bowling ball
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a heavy ball used in the sport of bowling, typically weighing between 10 and 16 pounds, with a diameter of approximately 8.5 inches
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bowling balls
What is a "bowling ball"?
A bowling ball is a heavy, round ball used in the sport of bowling. It is typically made of materials such as polyester or reactive resin, which allow it to roll smoothly down the lane. The ball has three holes for the fingers and thumb, allowing the player to grip it securely. Bowling balls generally weigh between 6 and 16 pounds and have a circumference of around 27 inches. The objective in bowling is to roll the ball down a lane toward ten pins arranged in a triangle formation, with the goal of knocking down as many pins as possible with each roll.
Examples
I forgot to bring my bowling ball to the alley, so I had to rent one.
