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Hambone

ham*bone

What Is The Definition Of Hambone In Bowling?What Is A Gutter Ball In Bowling? Definition & Meaning

1. Hambone is the term used in bowling to describe four strikes bowled consecutively in a single game. This name is used in the same way that turkey is used to describe three strikes bowled in a row.

Sports broadcaster Rob Stone is the originator of the term. He was known to call out “Hambone!” when a bowler rolled four strikes in a row during a game. Although some bowlers preferred the traditional term of four-bagger, hambone eventually caught on over time and is now widely used by many pro bowlers and sports organizations, including the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).

Examples Of How Hambone Is Used In Commentary

1. That’s four strikes in a row for Robert Smith, giving him his first hambone of the tournament.

Sport The Term Is Used:

1. Bowling

Also Known As:

1. Four-bagger

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