Candlepins

/ˈkændəlˌpɪnz/ noun

Plural of candlepin; the slender pins used in candlepin bowling, or the game itself.

Plural form of 'candlepin,' which derives from the pins' resemblance to candles. The sport involves playing with these thin pins and a small ball in a unique scoring system.

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