Bowl Over (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position; "The cat knocked over the flower vase"; "the clumsy customer turned over the vase"; "he tumped over his beer".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- A careless wave of her hand bowled over a nearby lamp during the heated argument.
- The football player was bowled over by an opposing team member during the game.
- Strong winds were forecasted to bowl over trees in the storm's projected path.
- Her puppy accidentally bowled over the backyard garden, scattering flowers everywhere.
- Her tiny nephew bowled over the entire row of carefully stacked blocks.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Overcome with amazement; "This boggles the mind!".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- When she walked out on stage, her striking appearance literally bowled over the entire audience, rendering them speechless.
- The judge was bowled over by the irrefutable evidence presented and delivered the guilty verdict without hesitation.
- The firework explosion in the night sky bowled over the crowd of spectators with its vibrant colors and patterns.
- He was completely bowled over by the stunning view of the Grand Canyon, words failing him to describe the scene.
- The moving love story bowled over the readers with its heartfelt emotions, resonating deeply within their souls.