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  • Kegler
    Synonym for bowler.
  • Kickbacks
    Vertical division between lanes at the pit end. On many hits the pins bounce from the kickback knocking additional pins down. (sideboards)

  • Kick off
    Smooth, effective ball delivery.
  • Kill the ball
    Take the spin or action off the ball by not lifting or spinning at the release so that it runs straight and maximizes accuracy.
  • Kindling wood
    Light pins.
  • Kingpin
    The headpin or the number 5 pin, varying with local usage.
  • Kitty
    Money collected from team members for misses, low games, and other set fines. Used to defray expenses in tournaments or divided equally at end of season.
  • Kresge
    Whereas the 5-10 split is called the Woolworth or Dime Store, the 5-7 is often called the Kresge.

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