Meaning & use

Kegler

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An informal American term for a person who bowls, especially in tenpin bowling.

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The local keglers gathered every Thursday night for league play.

He's been a serious kegler since he was a teenager.

A note on using this word

"Kegler" comes from the German word 'Kegel,' meaning "ninepin," reflecting bowling's European roots.

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bowler

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