Definition of 'bowl'

Noun

1. a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food
2. a concave shape with an open top
      Synonyms: trough
3. a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods
4. the quantity contained in a bowl
      Synonyms: bowlful
5. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
      Synonyms: stadium arena sports stadium
6. a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling
      Synonyms: bowling ball
7. a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling
8. a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco
      Synonyms: pipe bowl

Verb

1. roll (a ball)
2. engage in the sport of bowling; "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights"

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