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The correct spelling is bowls.
How to pronounce bowls
noun
IPA: /bəʊlz/
Say it like: Bow-ls
The correct spelling is bowls. A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items. For example: "You can’t have any more soup – you’ve had three bowls already."
Usage Examples
“You can’t have any more soup – you’ve had three bowls already.”
“This restaurant offers a number of different bowls.”
“Direct the cleaning fluid around the toilet bowl and under the rim.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.
- 2.As much as is held by a bowl.
- 3.A dish comprising a mix of different foods, not all of which need be cooked, served in a bowl.
- 4.A haircut in which straight hair is cut at an even height around the edges, forming a bowl shape.
- 5.The round hollow part of anything.
verb
- 1.To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
- 2.To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).
- 3.To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.
- 4.To pelt or strike with anything rolled.
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