"ball return" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ball returns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ball return (plural ball returns)
  1. (bowling) A rack for bowling balls at the start of a bowling lane, where the balls are transported after returning from the pinsetter. Categories (topical): Bowling
    Sense id: en-ball_return-en-noun-KGqZpKCl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 68 32 Topics: bowling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (snooker, pool) A ramp inside the table, down which balls roll so they can be accessed. Categories (topical): Snooker
    Sense id: en-ball_return-en-noun-l6mt8zcc Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, pool, snooker, sports

Inflected forms

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