"candlepin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: candlepins [plural]
Etymology: From candle + pin, from its shape. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|candle|pin}} candle + pin Head templates: {{en-noun}} candlepin (plural candlepins)
  1. (bowling) A kind of cylindrical tenpin used in a North American regional form of bowling. Wikipedia link: Candlepin bowling Categories (topical): Bowling Derived forms: candlepin bowling
    Sense id: en-candlepin-en-noun-6kXRCmhl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: bowling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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