bowling bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/

noun

1. The playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc  ( bowling )
   the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
    We decided to go bowling this weekend for some fun family time.
   We decided to go bowling this weekend for some fun family time.
   
   
2. (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman  ( bowling )
   (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
    In cricket, he excelled at bowling, consistently targeting the batsman's weak spots.
   In cricket, he excelled at bowling, consistently targeting the batsman's weak spots.
   
   
3. A game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them  ( bowling )
   a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
    Bowling is a fun activity to do with friends and family, perfect for a night out
   Bowling is a fun activity to do with friends and family, perfect for a night out