Bowles

/boʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bowl (the game played on grass with biased balls), or simply plural of bowl-shaped objects.

Etymology

From Old French 'boule' (ball), the game of bowls has ancient origins in Egypt but was developed into its modern form in Britain by the 1500s.

Kelly Says

Bowls is one of the few sports where you can compete seriously into your 80s and 90s—the bias (weight imbalance) on the bowls themselves means it's more about skill and strategy than strength!

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