Meaning of 'bowl'

noun

the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

Synonyms: roll

noun

a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

noun

a round vessel that is open at the top

noun

a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

Synonyms: pipe bowl

noun

a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling

noun

a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

Synonyms: bowling ball

noun

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

Synonyms: arena stadium sports stadium

noun

the quantity contained in a bowl

Synonyms: bowlful

noun

a concave shape with an open top

Synonyms: trough

verb

to engage in the sport of bowling

Example: "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights."

verb

to hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end

Example: "I bowl very well."

verb

to roll a ball

Example: "I bowl every Thursday in a local club."