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Double Wood

dou*ble wood

What Is The Definition Of Double Wood In Bowling?What Is Double Wood In Bowling? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo

1. Double wood refers to when two pins are stacked directly behind each other after the others have been knocked over on the first roll. The three pin combos that this instance occurs are:

  • The 8-pin is behind the 2-pin
  • The 9-in is behind the 3-pin
  • The 5-pin is behind the 1-pin (head pin)

Example Of How Double Wood Is Used In Commentary

1. Hardwick is gonna look to pick up the spare after leaving that 2-8 double wood left on the deck.

Also Known As:

1. Sleeper

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Bowling