An old-fashioned American term for bowling, particularly popular in the early-to-mid 20th century. A 'kegler' was a bowler, and 'kegling' was the act of bowling, especially in the context of league play. The term has a charmingly dated quality now, evoking smoky bowling alleys, rented shoes, and post-war leisure culture. Still occasionally used by nostalgic sports writers or when someone wants to give bowling a bit of vintage flair.
Saturday nights were for kegling — the whole neighbourhood had teams at the Riverside Lanes.
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(US, dated) The game of bowling.
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