"pinboy" meaning in English

See pinboy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: pinboys [plural]
Etymology: From pin + boy. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pin|boy}} pin + boy Head templates: {{en-noun}} pinboy (plural pinboys)
  1. (bowling) A male pinsetter.
    Sense id: en-pinboy-en-noun-283snikV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Bowling Topics: bowling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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