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Ninepin

noun
1.
A bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles.  Synonyms: skittle, skittle pin.



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"Ninepin" Quotes from Famous Books



... him down. It must not be imagined that it was anything in the nature of a brutal assault. Dominic's brawny arm would be seen describing deliberately an ample horizontal gesture, a dignified sweep, and Cesar would go over suddenly like a ninepin—which was funny to see. But, once down, he would writhe on the deck, gnashing his teeth in impotent rage—which was pretty horrible to behold. And it also happened more than once that he would disappear ...
— The Mirror of the Sea • Joseph Conrad

... calling for a rapid decision, Deulin and Cartoner ran forward. But they could not save the catastrophe which they knew was imminent. The horse advanced with long, wild strides, and knocked the crippled old man over as if he were a ninepin. He came on at a gallop now, the jockey leaning forward and trying to catch a broken bridle, his two stirrups flying, his cap off. The little man was swearing in English. And he had need to, for through the paddock gate the crowd was densely packed ...
— The Vultures • Henry Seton Merriman



Words linked to "Ninepin" :   ninepin ball, pin, bowling pin



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