Synonyms for

Bowled

Verb / bəʊld / Another word for bowled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to roll a ball on a smooth surface towards a set of objects to try and knock them down

Synonyms & similar words

bowl rolled pitched tossed flung launched hurled cast projected propelled sent fired shot throw lobbed heaved chucked slung catapulted threw pelted

Synonyms by register

Formal

inclined stooped bent

Informal

bent over hunched curved

Literary

prostrate curvaceous

Antonyms

straightened erect upright standing unbent

Common collocations

  • bowled over
  • bowled down
  • bowled out
  • bowled a wicket
  • bowled a maiden
  • bowled a googly

Word family

noun bow
verb bow
adjective bowed

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'bow' (to bend) is 'bowed'. 'Bowled' is primarily used in cricket to refer to the action of a bowler. 'Bowled over' is a common idiom meaning surprised or impressed.

Example sentences

  1. He bowled a strike on his first try.
  2. She bowled a 200 in her league game last night.
  3. We went to the bowling alley and bowled three games.
  4. He was so good at bowling, he bowled a perfect game.
  5. She bowled the ball too hard and missed all the pins.

Quotes

  • 'Life is like a game of ten-pin bowling, you never know how many strikes you will get.' - Unknown
  • 'Bowling is a sport, movies are a sport, TV shows are a sport. It's just fun. It's just entertainment.' - Mika Koivuniemi
  • 'Bowling is not a sport because you have to rent the shoes.' - George Carlin

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