Candlepins

/ˈkændəlˌpɪnz/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

Candlepins is still played competitively today in New England, and the scoring is completely different from regular bowling—you can bowl multiple times per frame, which makes strategy totally unique!

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