ninepin

[ˈnaɪnpɪn]

ninepin Definition

• 1. a bowling pin
• 2. a game played with ninepins

Using ninepin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ninepin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He knocked down all the ninepins with one throw.

• Example

  Ninepin is a popular game in Europe.

ninepin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ninepin

• skittle
• bowling pin

Phrases with ninepin

• set up like ninepins

  to be easily defeated or overthrown

  Example

  The opposing team was set up like ninepins and we won the match easily.

• ninepin alley

  a place where ninepin is played

  Example

  We went to the ninepin alley to play a game.

• ninepin ball

  a ball used in playing ninepin

  Example

  The ninepin ball is made of wood.

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Summary: ninepin in Brief

The term 'ninepin' [ˈnaɪnpɪn] refers to a bowling pin or a game played with ninepins. It is a popular game in Europe, and can be used in phrases like 'set up like ninepins,' meaning easily defeated, and 'ninepin alley,' referring to a place where the game is played.