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Definition bowl in British English

bowl verb

verb
/bəʊl/
1

to throw the ball towards the batsman in the sport of cricket, trying to hit the wicket

Synonyms and related words
the Ashes at stumps bail
1.1

in cricket, to make the batsman leave the field, by hitting the wicket with the ball

Synonyms and related words
the Ashes at stumps bail
2

to roll a ball across the ground in the sport of bowls or bowling

Synonyms and related words
boules bowl bowler
3

to travel, move, or progress very quickly and easily

Example

The story bowls along at a great pace.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
Definition bowl in British English