striking pin
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pin|ball — «PIHN BL», noun. a game played on a slanted board in which a ball or marble is hit with a hammer on a spring so that it rolls up a groove, then down the board, striking bumpers, pins, or pegs, or rolling into numbered compartments or through… … Useful english dictionary
Striking clock — The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, commonly referred to as Big Ben, is a famous striking clock. A striking clock is a clock that sounds the hours audibly on a bell or gong. In 12 hour striking, used most commonly in striking… … Wikipedia
Ten-pin bowling — is a competitive sport in which a player (the “bowler”) rolls a bowling ball down a wooden or synthetic (polyurethane) lane with the objective of scoring points by knocking down as many pins as possible. The convert|41.5|in|cm|0|lk=on|sing=on… … Wikipedia
Five-pin billiards — This article is about the originally Italian and now internationally standardized billiard game. For the Danish five pin game, see Danish pin billiards. Five pins redirects here. For other uses, see Five pins (disambiguation). Five pin billiards… … Wikipedia
firing pin — noun striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer • Hypernyms: ↑striker • Part Holonyms: ↑firearm, ↑piece, ↑small arm … Useful english dictionary
pinnacle — /pin euh keuhl/, n., v., pinnacled, pinnacling. n. 1. a lofty peak. 2. the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc.: the pinnacle of one s career. 3. any pointed, towering part or formation, as of rock. 4. Archit. a… … Universalium
peen — /pin / (say peen) noun 1. the sharp, spherical, or otherwise modified end of the head of a hammer, opposite to the face. –verb (t) 2. to treat by striking regularly all over with the peen of a hammer. {earlier pen; origin uncertain} …
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
Grappling — This article is about Martial arts and Combat sports. For other uses, see Grapple (disambiguation). Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
