pin boy

noun

1. (formerly) a person stationed in the sunken area of a bowling alley behind the pins who places the pins in the proper positions, removes pins that have been knocked down, and returns balls to the bowlers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pin boy¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Isnt it good that there is one day in the week when the poor little tired pin-boy can rest?

From Project Gutenberg

The flanges easily accommodate the balls when placed on the chute by the pin boy.

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