bowls
Britishnoun
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a game played on a bowling green in which a small bowl (the jack) is pitched from a mark and two opponents or opposing teams take turns to roll biased wooden bowls towards it, the object being to finish as near the jack as possible
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a bowls tournament
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skittles or tenpin bowling
Example Sentences
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It’s a calming space with hardwood floors, plants, crystals and meditation bowls.
From Los Angeles Times
These “easy wins” bridge the gap between exhaustion and sustenance without forcing you to spend $72 on a pair of sad burrito bowls from a takeout app.
From Salon
Backed by billions in investments, companies are testing aerial drones and wheeled robotic couriers to deliver fried chicken, poke bowls and other fast food to customers in several U.S. cities.
Some bowls, tumblers and other items were eventually delivered, Cernea said.
A small batch can find its way into grain bowls, sandwiches, or just a bowl on the counter for impromptu snacking.
From Salon
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