bowl

[bowl]

A bowl is a rounded dish that holds food. Many people start the day with a bowl of cereal.

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A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemisherical), to hold liquids, etc.

Noun
a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

Noun
a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food

Noun
a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

Noun
a wooden ball (with flattened sides) used in the game of bowls

Noun
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

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Noun
the quantity contained in a bowl

Noun
a concave shape with an open top

Verb
engage in the sport of bowling; "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights"

Verb
roll (a ball)

n.
A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemispherical), to hold liquids, etc.

n.
Specifically, a drinking vessel for wine or other spirituous liquors; hence, convivial drinking.

n.
The contents of a full bowl; what a bowl will hold.

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The hollow part of a thing; as, the bowl of a spoon.

n.
A ball of wood or other material used for rolling on a level surface in play; a ball of hard wood having one side heavier than the other, so as to give it a bias when rolled.

n.
An ancient game, popular in Great Britain, played with biased balls on a level plat of greensward.

n.
The game of tenpins or bowling.

v. t.
To roll, as a bowl or cricket ball.

v. t.
To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels; as, we were bowled rapidly along the road.

v. t.
To pelt or strike with anything rolled.

v. i.
To play with bowls.

v. i.
To roll a ball on a plane, as at cricket, bowls, etc.

v. i.
To move rapidly, smoothly, and like a ball; as, the carriage bowled along.

Bowl

Bowl , n. [OE. bolle, AS. bolla; akin to Icel. bolli, Dan. bolle, G. bolle, and perh. to E. boil a tumor. Cf. Boll.] 1. A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemisherical), to hold liquids, etc.

Brought them food in bowls of basswood.

2. Specifically, a drinking vessel for wine or other spirituous liquors; hence, convival drinking. 3. The contents of a full bowl; what a bowl will hold. 4. The bollow part of a thing; as, the bowl of a spoon.

Bowl

Bowl , n. [F. boule, fr. L. bulla bubble, stud. Cf. Bull an edict, Bill a writing.] 1. A ball of wood or other material used for rolling on a level surface in play; a ball of hard wood having one side heavier than the other, so as to give it a bias when rolled. 2. pl. An ancient game, popular in Great Britain, played with biased balls on a level plat of greensward.

Like an uninstructed bowler, . . . who thinks to attain the jack by delivering his bowl straightforward upon it.

3. pl. The game of tenpins or bowling. [U.S.]

Bowl

Bowl , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bowled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Bowling.] 1. To roll, as a bowl or cricket ball.

Break all the spokes and fellies from her wheel, And bowl the round nave down the hill of heaven.

2. To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels; as, we were bowled rapidly along the road. 3. To pelt or strike with anything rolled.

Alas, I had rather be set quick i' the earth, And bowled to death with turnips

To bowl (a player) out, in cricket, to put out a striker by knocking down a bail or a stump in bowling.

Bowl

Bowl, v. i. 1. To play with bowls. 2. To roll a ball on a plane, as at cricket, bowls, etc. 3. To move rapidly, smoothly, and like a ball; as, the carriage bowled along.

A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemisherical), to hold liquids, etc.

A ball of wood or other material used for rolling on a level surface in play; a ball of hard wood having one side heavier than the other, so as to give it a bias when rolled.

To roll, as a bowl or cricket ball.

To play with bowls.

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Usage Examples

I've been very competitive by nature from a young age, whether it was eating a bowl of pasta faster than somebody else, or always wanting to be the first one in line.

I love England, especially the food. There's nothing I like more than a lovely bowl of pasta.

The Super Bowl is a game. Life is for real. What I went through helped me get to where I am today. I won't forget. I can't forget. Because a man who forgets his past sometimes loses his soul and forgets where to go in the future.

The Super Bowl isn't for kids, I had a great time though and it was worth every nickel of it because by doing this lame piece about the game I can put it on my expense account.

A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin what else does a man need to be happy?

I never make a movie for awards consideration. I will use the hope of getting an Academy Award a) to honor the people who work so hard and also b) it's the greatest Good Housekeeping seal in the world. It's the greatest brand. It's as good as Louis Vuitton and Dior in the world of moviemaking. It's the Super Bowl.

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem or saying a prayer.

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Other Usage Examples

I eat as much as the next girl, but I work my butt of in the gym every morning! The key is moderation. I splurge on the weekend. A big bowl of pasta and a delicious slice of cake for dessert are my favorites.

My joking answer to this question is that I leave a bowl of milk out on the back porch every night for the Idea Fairy. In the morning, the milk is gone and there's a brand-new shiny idea by the bowl.

I've got a new invention. It's a revolving bowl for tired goldfish.

The American people are sheep. They're comfortable, rich, working. It's like the Romans, they're happy with bread and their spectator sports. The Super Bowl means more to them than any right.

That's the biggest gap in sports, the difference between the winner and the loser of the Super Bowl.

Everybody sort of questioned why we get married on New Year's Day, and of course, the avid sports fans wouldn't come, because they had to watch the Rose Bowl or whatever that is on that day.

The truth is the Super Bowl long ago became more than just a football game. It's part of our culture like turkey at Thanksgiving and lights at Christmas, and like those holidays beyond their meaning, a factor in our economy.