1. noun /bəʊl,boʊl/
a) A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.
You can’t have any more soup - you’ve had three bowls already.
b) As much as is held by a bowl.
Syn: lawn bowls, lawn bowling
2. verb /bəʊl,boʊl/
a) To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports. <!disputed:
b) To serve (food).
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