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ninepin

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nine·pin  (nnpn)
n.
1. ninepins (used with a sing. or pl. verb) A bowling game in which nine wooden pins are the target.
2. A wooden pin used in the game of ninepins.
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Noun1.ninepinninepin - a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
skittle, skittle pin
bowling pin, pin - a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target


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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.
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