Synonyms for bowl

Synonyms for (noun) bowl

Synonyms: roll, bowl

Definition: the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

Similar words: actuation, propulsion

Definition: the act of propelling


Synonyms: bowl

Definition: a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

Similar words: dish

Definition: a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

Usage: we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present


Synonyms: bowl

Definition: a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids;

Similar words: vessel

Definition: an object used as a container (especially for liquids)


Synonyms: bowl, pipe bowl

Definition: a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

Similar words: container

Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


Synonyms: bowl

Definition: a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling

Similar words: ball

Definition: round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

Usage: the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve; the mayor threw out the first ball; the ball rolled into the corner pocket


Synonyms: bowl, bowling ball

Definition: a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

Similar words: ball

Definition: round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

Usage: the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve; the mayor threw out the first ball; the ball rolled into the corner pocket


Synonyms: sports stadium, stadium, bowl, arena

Definition: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

Similar words: structure, construction

Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons


Synonyms: bowl, bowlful

Definition: the quantity contained in a bowl

Similar words: containerful

Definition: the quantity that a container will hold


Synonyms: trough, bowl

Definition: a concave shape with an open top

Similar words: incurvation, incurvature, concave shape, concavity

Definition: a shape that curves or bends inward


Synonyms for (verb) bowl

Synonyms: bowl

Definition: engage in the sport of bowling

Usage: My parents like to bowl on Friday nights

Similar words: play

Definition: participate in games or sport

Usage: We played hockey all afternoon; play cards; Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches


Synonyms: bowl

Definition: hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end

Similar words: cast, hurl, hurtle

Definition: throw forcefully


Synonyms: bowl

Definition: roll (a ball)

Similar words: roll, wheel

Definition: move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

Usage: The President's convoy rolled past the crowds


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