skittle
[ skit-l ]
/ ˈskɪt l /
noun Chiefly British.
skittles, (used with a singular verb)
ninepins in which a wooden ball or disk is used to knock down the pins.
one of the pins used in this game.
Origin of skittle
1625–35; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse
skutill shuttle, arrow; Danish
skyttel shuttle
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British Dictionary definitions for skittles
skittle
/ (ˈskɪtəl) /
noun
a wooden or plastic pin, typically widest just above the base
Also called (esp US): ninepins (plural; functioning as singular)
a bowling game in which players knock over as many skittles as possible by rolling a wooden ball at them
beer and skittles (often used with a negative) informal
an easy time; amusement
Word Origin for skittle
C17: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Swedish, Danish
skyttel shuttle