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
/
ˈkænd
ə
lˌpɪn
/
noun
1.
a bowling pin, as used in skittles, tenpin bowling, candlepins, etc