BOWL - crossword answers, clues, definition, synonyms, other words and ... Definition of bowl. engage in the sport of bowling; "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights" hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end ; roll (a ball) a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods ; a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids;