pinspotter

[ pin-spot-er ]

noun

1. pinsetter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinspotter¹

First recorded in 1955–60; pin + spotter

Example Sentences

The company in 1946 introduced the automated pinspotter, which allowed the bowling pins to be reset automatically rather than by hand.

From Reuters

The company in 1946 introduced the automated pinspotter, which allowed the bowling pins to be reset automatically rather than by hand.

From Reuters

Still in pursuit of growth, AMF two years ago decided to see if the Pinspotter could do for bowling abroad what it has done in the U.S.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Pinspotter, perfected and put on the market in 1951, helped to turn bowling into the most popular U.S. competitive sport.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Australia, the first year's production of AMF's Sydney Pinspotter factory is already sold out.

From Time Magazine Archive