Knockemdowns
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knockemdowns is a noun meaning (UK, archaic) The game of tenpins.
Meaning
(UK, archaic) The game of tenpins.
Example Sentences
'O, never fear,' carelessly; 'I'll have a turn at the knockemdowns, and one glass of ale in the booth, and then I'm your man.'
In knockemdowns and bowls ten pins are used, the centre one being called the king, and the ball has to be grounded before it reaches the frame.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tenpin, tenpins, duckpins, knockdown, closh, ninepins.
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