Found 2 items, similar to ninepins.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ninepins ninepins n : bowling down an alley at a target of nine wooden pins [syn: skittles]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ninepins Ninepins \Nine"pins\, n. pl. A game played with nine pins, or pieces of wood, set on end, at which a wooden ball is bowled to knock them down; bowling. [1913 Webster] Note: In the United States, ten pins are used for this game, which is therefore often called tenpins. [1913 Webster]