skittle

/ˈskɪtl/
/ˈskɪtəl/
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Other forms: skittles; skittled; skittling

Definitions of skittle
  1. noun
    a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
    synonyms: ninepin, skittle pin
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    type of:
    bowling pin, pin
    a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
  2. verb
    play skittles
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    type of:
    bowl
    engage in the sport of bowling
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