Definition

A person or machine that arranges the pins in a bowling lane after they have been knocked down.

Example

The pinsetter quickly reset the pins for the next bowler.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered what a pinsetter does at a bowling alley?

Yeah, I think they set up the pins after each frame, right?

Exactly! I heard some places have automatic pinsetters now, which is pretty cool.

That sounds awesome — it must make things a lot faster!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pinsetter → It is formed from "pin" (from Old English "pinn", meaning a small cylindrical object) and "setter" (from the verb "set", meaning to place or put). A pinsetter is a device that places or sets the pins in a bowling game.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pin' as a small object being 'set' in place — that's what a pinsetter does.

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