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Candlepin bowling
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a type of bowling where players use smaller balls and tall, narrow pins
What is "candlepin bowling"?
Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling where players roll a smaller ball to knock down tall, thin pins, called candlepins, arranged in a triangular shape. Each player has three rolls per frame, and the goal is to knock down as many pins as possible with each roll. Unlike traditional bowling, the ball used in candlepin bowling is smaller and does not have finger holes. If a pin is knocked down and remains on the lane, it may be used by the player as part of their next roll. Candlepin bowling is popular in the northeastern United States, particularly in New England.
Examples
We went to the local alley to play candlepin bowling on Saturday.
Candlepin bowling is different from regular bowling because the pins are thinner.
