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candlepin bowling

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of bowling popular in New England, with tall, narrow pins.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bowling

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a bowling game using slender bowling pins

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: candlepins

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bowling

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