Bolos Meaning in English
word · lemma: bolo
ˈboʊloʊz
BOH-lohz
bˈəʊləʊ
buh-OH-loh
Definition
Bolos are the pins used in the game of bowling, which players try to knock down by rolling a ball at them.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the context of bowling. Always refers to the pins, not the ball. In American English, "pins" is more common, but "bowling pins" is also used. Not to be confused with "bolo" (a type of necktie or dessert in other contexts).
Spanish: bolas de boliche - bolos (deporte)Portuguese (BR): boliche - pino de bolichePortuguese (PT): birlo - pino de bowlingChinese (Simplified): 保龄球瓶Chinese (Traditional): 保齡球瓶Hindi: बोलिंग पिनArabic: قوارير البولينجBengali: বলিং পিন - বলিংয়ের গুঁটিRussian: кегляJapanese: ボウリングのピンVietnamese: ki - cột bowlingKorean: 볼링핀Turkish: bovling peniUrdu: بولنگ پنIndonesian: pin bowling - pin permainan boling
Example Sentences
There are ten bolos at the end of the bowling lane.
basic
He knocked down all the bolos with one ball.
basic
Each player tries to hit the bolos with the ball.
basic
All the bolos went flying when she bowled her first strike!
natural
You get a point for every bolos you knock down.
natural
Setting up the bolos again can take a little time.
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