skittle

• Substantiv, das einen Kegel bezeichnet, der beim Kegeln oder Bowling verwendet wird und meist aus Holz oder Kunststoff besteht.

A noun referring to a bowling pin used in the game of ninepins or skittles, typically made of wood or plastic.

1. Bowling pinB1formalbritish

   A pin used in the game of skittles or ninepins, typically made of wood or plastic, which players try to knock down by rolling a ball.

   Kegel

   • He knocked down all the skittles with one throw.
   • The skittles were set up in a diamond formation.
   • She aimed carefully and hit the center skittle.

   Synonymebowling pinninepinpin

• Sich schnell und leicht bewegen oder laufen, oft verspielt oder chaotisch; auch: kegeln bzw. beim Kegeln alle neun Kegel mit einem Wurf umwerfen.

A verb meaning to move or run quickly and lightly, often in a playful or erratic manner.

1. Play skittlesB1informalbritish

   To engage in the game of skittles, which involves knocking down pins with a ball.

   Kegeln spielen

   • They spent the afternoon skittling in the pub garden.
   • He enjoys skittling with his friends on weekends.
   • The team practiced skittling before the tournament.