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bowling equipment

bowling equipment

2.1
A set of items used to play bowling, like balls, pins, and shoes
  • noun
  • /ˈboʊlɪŋ ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
translation icon : equipo de bolos
  • The bowling alley provided all the necessary bowling equipment, such as balls and pins, for the tournament.

Examples

  • While associated with AMF Inc., he led the company in the development of bowling equipment, holding two international patents.

    Academic text (1996)

  • They had a lot of kayaks and hiking boots, but no real bowling equipment unless you count white cotton crew socks.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • To improve her game, she invested in high-quality bowling equipment, including a new ball and shoes.

  • Before the competition, he carefully checked his bowling equipment to ensure everything was in perfect condition.

Synonyms

equipment
vsbowling equipment
∞ 1.9

Tools and machines needed for a particular activity

is a specific set for a game using pins, balls, and shoes

Surface Forms

bowling equipment singular
bowling equipments plural

Morphology

bowling + equipment

The meaning 'the set of items required to play the game of bowling' is directly and transparently derived from 'bowling' (the game) and 'equipment' (objects required for an activity). This straightforward compositional noun-noun phrase follows normal English morphology and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

The compound noun bowling equipment comes from the simple idea of the tools used to play bowling: the heavy ball, the standing pins, and special shoes. Picture these items together as the kit you bring to the alley, and that's why the phrase means 'the set of items needed to play bowling'.