Candlepin (Noun)
Meaning
A bowling pin that is thin by comparison with a tenpin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The candlepin was knocked down by the rolling ball with ease due to its slender shape.
- Candlepin bowling is a popular variation of the sport in New England, where the pins are thinner and taller than tenpins.
- The bowler's aim was off, and the candlepin remained standing after the ball had passed by.
- In candlepin bowling, the objective is to knock down as many pins as possible with each roll of the ball.
- The thin candlepin was no match for the force of the ball, and it toppled over quickly.