7-10 split

noun

A split where the farthest-left and farthest-right pins are the only pins left standing.

Meanings

noun7-10 split (plural 7-10 splits)

plural 7-10 splits

  1. bowlingA split where the farthest-left and farthest-right pins are the only pins left standing.

    Synonyms: bedposts, goalposts, snake eyes

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA split where the farthest-left and farthest-right pins are the only pins left standing.

Origin

If the pins are numbered left to right from the bottom, the remaining two pins are numbers 7 and 10.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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