duckpin (Meaning)
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duckpin (n)
a bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin
Synonyms & Antonyms of duckpin
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duckpin Sentence Examples
- Duckpin bowling is a form of bowling that uses smaller pins and a smaller ball compared to ten-pin or candlepin bowling.
- Duckpin balls are typically made of a hard synthetic material and have a hook shape that helps them to curve.
- Each player rolls three balls per frame, trying to knock down all ten pins.
- If a player knocks down all ten pins on their first ball, it is called a strike.
- If a player knocks down all ten pins on their first two balls, it is called a double.
- If a player knocks down 10 pins over multiple turns, it is called a pick-up or a spare.
- Duckpin bowling alleys are typically shorter than ten-pin bowling alleys, and the lanes are made of wood.
- Duckpin bowling is a popular leisure activity for people of all ages.
- Duckpin bowling leagues and tournaments are held throughout the United States and Canada.
- The national governing body for duckpin bowling is the American Duckpin Bowling Congress (ADBC).
FAQs About the word duckpin
a bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Duckpin bowling is a form of bowling that uses smaller pins and a smaller ball compared to ten-pin or candlepin bowling.
Duckpin balls are typically made of a hard synthetic material and have a hook shape that helps them to curve.
Each player rolls three balls per frame, trying to knock down all ten pins.
If a player knocks down all ten pins on their first ball, it is called a strike.
