bowl1 |
a deep, rounded dish used mostly for containing food, liquids, or the like. [6 definitions] |
bowl2 |
a large wooden ball shaped or weighted so as to roll in a curved path, used in lawn bowling. [8 definitions] |
bowleg |
an outward curving of the leg, most pronounced at the knee area, or a leg having such a curvature. |
bow-legged |
having legs that curve outward around or below the knees. |
bowler1 |
one who bowls. |
bowler2 |
a derby hat. |
bowline |
a knot that will not slip or jam, used for making a loop at the end of a rope. [2 definitions] |
bowling |
a game in which a heavy ball is rolled along a wooden alley toward wooden pins that are standing at the far end. [2 definitions] |
bowling alley |
a long narrow wooden expanse of floor with gutters on either side, used for the game of bowling. [2 definitions] |
bowl over |
to strike down or throw to the ground. [2 definitions] |
bowls |
a game played on a smooth lawn, in which the players roll wooden balls as close as possible to a smaller target ball; lawn bowling. |
bowman1 |
an archer. |
bowman2 |
the person who handles the oar closest to the bow of a boat. |
bow out |
to remove oneself from an activity or the like; leave, withdraw, or resign. |
bowshot |
the distance an arrow travels or can travel when shot from a bow. |
bowsprit |
a large pole projecting forward from the bow of some sailing vessels. |
bowstring |
the cord stretched between the two ends of an archer's bow. [3 definitions] |
bow tie |
a short necktie tied in a bow. |
bow window |
a bay window built in a curve outward from a building. |
box1 |
a container made of cardboard, wood, or other stiff material, usu. rectangular and having a lid for the top. [9 definitions] |
box2 |
a hit or blow struck with the hand or fist. [6 definitions] |