Pinsetter: meaning, definitions and examples
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pinsetter
[ หpษชnหsษtษr ]
bowling equipment
A pinsetter is a machine used in bowling alleys to automatically setup bowling pins after each frame. The pinsetter operates by clearing fallen pins and replacing them with reset pins to prepare for the next bowler. It allows for continuous play and enhances the efficiency of the bowling process.
Synonyms
automatic pinsetter, bowling machine.
Examples of usage
- The pinsetter quickly reset the pins after each roll.
- Without a pinsetter, the game would take much longer.
- The technician repaired the faulty pinsetter in the alley.
- Bowling alleys have advanced pinsetters for better performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "pinsetter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mรกquina de pinos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคจเคธเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช PinsSetzer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyetel pin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฝัะตัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ ustawacz pinรณw
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใปใใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท pousseur de quilles
๐ช๐ธ colocador de bolos
๐น๐ท pinsetter
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ธํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฏุฏ ุงูุฏุจุงุจูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ nastavovaฤ kuลพelลฏ
๐ธ๐ฐ nastavovaฤ kolkov
๐จ๐ณ ไฟ้พ็่ฎพ็ฝฎๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ nastavljalec kegljev
๐ฎ๐ธ kegla undir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะฝัะตััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pinsetter
๐ฒ๐ฝ colocador de bolos
Etymology
The term 'pinsetter' originates from the early days of bowling when pins were manually set up by workers known as pin boys. As bowling gained popularity in the mid-20th century, the need for an efficient and consistent method to reset pins led to the invention of automatic pinsetting machines. The first automated versions were introduced in the 1950s, revolutionizing the game by reducing downtime between rolls. The name 'pinsetter' reflects its primary function โ to 'set' or position the bowling pins after they have been knocked down. The technology behind pinsetters has evolved significantly, incorporating advances in mechanics and sensors, allowing them to function smoothly in busy bowling alleys. Today, these machines are a crucial component of the bowling experience, enabling players to focus on their game without worrying about setting up pins.