candlepin

[kan-dl-pin] /ˈkæn dlˌpɪn/
noun
1.
a bowling pin that is almost cylindrical and can be set up on either end, used in a game resembling tenpins.
2.
candlepins, (used with a singular verb) the game played with such pins.
Origin
1900-05; candle + pin
Examples from the web for candlepin
  • We also continue to offer tennis instruction and candlepin bowling for kids and adults.
British Dictionary definitions for candlepin

candlepin

/ˈkændəlˌpɪn/
noun
1.
a bowling pin, as used in skittles, tenpin bowling, candlepins, etc