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Bowling Terminology

Have you ever been bowling and overheard other bowlers discussing conditions or situations with terminology that you were not familiar with? Most casual bowlers have found this to be the case when more experienced bowlers are around. This is mainly because there are many terms that are used to signify many different scenarios. Not exactly slang but to a degree something the same. For a near complete list of things you may hear in a bowling center: click here.

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Wow, I did not realize there were that many bowling terms! I don't ever recall being at a bowling alley and hearing someone mention a term that I wasn't familiar with. At least now I know where to check for a definition if I do hear one someday. Thanks for the link, Bwren.

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Of all the years I bowled, I have only heard about half of these. I didn't hear most of these while watching the PBA every saturday while growing up either. I really had no idea that there were that many bowling terms...