PINFALL

Etymology

Noun

pinfall (plural pinfalls)

(wrestling) A victorious maneuver in which both of an opponent's shoulders are held against the mat for a prescribed period of time.

(bowling) The number of pins toppled by a bowler or bowling team during a game, tournament, career, or some other measured period.

Source: Wiktionary



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