IPA: /ˈkɛɡlər/
KK: /ˈkɛɡlər/
A person who participates in the sport of bowling.
He is a skilled kegler who often wins local bowling tournaments.
Kegler originates from the German word 'Kegler', meaning a player of kegeln, which is a form of bowling. The term is derived from 'Kegel', meaning 'keg' or 'pin', referring to the pins used in the game. Thus, a kegler is someone who plays a game involving kegs or pins.
Think of a 'keg' as the pin in bowling, and remember that a kegler is someone who plays a game with these pins.