pinsetter

[pin-set-er]

noun

1. a mechanical apparatus in a bowling alley that places all of the pins into position at one time and removes pins that have been knocked down.

2. pin boy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinsetter¹

First recorded in 1915–20; pin + setter

Example Sentences

The Enhanced Automated Robotic Launcher, or E.A.R.L., which simulates different pin placement and ball-throwing scenarios, was used to develop string pinsetter technology.

From Los Angeles Times

A string pinsetter test on a 7-10 split.

From Los Angeles Times

Bowling officials named the robot pinsetter after legendary pro Earl Anthony.

From Los Angeles Times

A malfunction with the pinsetter at his home lane, which had been an easy fix in the past, caused Valastro's hand to become lodged and compressed inside the machine, his spokesperson said.

From Fox News

After his hand got stuck in the pinsetter, a 1 ½-inch metal rod slowly and repeatedly impaled his hand three times between his ring and middle fingers, the spokesperson explained to Fox News at the time.

From Fox News