bowling
Meaning of bowling
noun
- the game of bowls as a sport or recreation.
- the action of a bowler in sending down balls towards the batsman's wicket.
fast bowling
- roll (a ball or other round object) along the ground.
she snatched her hat off and bowled it ahead of her
- (of a bowler) propel (the ball) with a straight arm towards the batsman, typically in such a way that the ball bounces once.
Lillee bowled another bouncer
Sobers bowled to Willis
- move rapidly and smoothly in a specified direction.
they bowled along the country roads
late Middle English (in the general sense ‘ball’): from Old French boule, from Latin bulla ‘bubble’.
Information about bowling
- The plural form of bowling is: bowlings.
- Languages in which bowling is used:
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Hyphenation of bowling
bowl-ing
- It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
- bowling is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
bowling synonyms
Meaning throw roughly or casually:
Meaning propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand:
Meaning drive or push something forwards:
Meaning throw or impel (someone or something) with great force:
Meaning throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually:
Meaning throw or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc:
Meaning kick, hit, or throw (a ball or missile) high up:
Meaning throw or hurl forcefully:
Meaning set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water:
Meaning (especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement:
Meaning throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction:
Meaning estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data:
Meaning cause to go or be taken to a particular destination; arrange for the delivery of, especially by post:
Meaning launch or aim (a blow, ball, or attack):
Meaning turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly:
Meaning move in a particular direction by turning over and over on an axis:
Meaning throw (something) carelessly or casually:
Meaning suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position:
Meaning close with a stopper:
Meaning lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort:
Meaning make a low, continuous humming sound:
Meaning make or produce a loud noise:
Meaning fix, secure, or mark with a peg or pegs:
Meaning used to attract someone's attention:
Meaning a mistake or blunder:
Meaning move or cause to move at high speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner:
Meaning move quickly:
Meaning move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way:
Meaning kill or wound (a person or animal) with a bullet or arrow:
Meaning cover (a surface) with streaks:
Meaning clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter:
Meaning run with great speed:
Meaning (of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings:
Meaning travel on wings or by aircraft; fly:
Meaning operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle:
Meaning travel in a motor vehicle:
Meaning go in a specified direction or manner; change position:
Meaning go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length:
Meaning move from one place to another; travel:
Meaning begin a course of action:
Meaning fasten with a belt:
Meaning hurl missiles repeatedly at:
Meaning pull (something) apart or to pieces with force:
Meaning go or leave somewhere quickly:
Meaning drive or ride in a casual or leisurely manner:
Meaning attack (a place or object) with a bomb or bombs:
Meaning rain heavily:
Meaning move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance:
Meaning fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips:
Meaning dance to pop or rock music:
Meaning move or travel fast:
Meaning drive or move in a way that is so fast as to almost be out of control:
Meaning display (a notice) in a public place:
Meaning go quickly:
Anagrams of bowling
Words that rhyme with bowling
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