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Core: The material in the center portion of the ball.

Core Torque: Internal or core torque refers to the mass distribution within the core and the internal lever arms created by the core. Core torque is an assigned value of the ball's ability to combat roll . . . View Full Definition

Count: The number of pins knocked down with the first ball in a frame.

Cousin: Usually the term used to describe the anchor player on a team that had a chance to stick a teammate with a beer frame, but did not strike. The anchor is said to be a cousin of the other play . . . View Full Definition

Cover: To make a spare; I covered the five pin.

Coverstock: The material that makes up the outer shell of the ball; the hardness, texture, and shine of a bowling ball. It is generally defined as Aggressive, meaning it is made of a high friction mater . . . View Full Definition

Cranker: A player that uses exaggerated arm/wrist action to impart a great deal of hooking action. Usually means that the player has less accuracy and relies more on power for their scores.

Crawler: A strike on which the ball misses the head pin. So called because the 4, 2, and 1 pins usually fall slowly, like dominos, after the rest of the pins are down.

Creeper: A slow ball.

Creeper Speed: A person that throws the ball very slowly; very slow ball speed.

Croaker: A combination of a cranker and stroker.

Cross-Over: A ball that results in a Brooklyn hit.

Crossing With A Player: Refers to competition in which you move lanes after a game or games and the persons that move with you are said to cross with you.

Crossover: A ball thrown on the first shot that misses your pocket and hits either on the wrong pocket or even misses farther to the wrong pocket side.

Crowned Condition: A lane conditioning pattern that places a larger amount of oil in the center of the lane to assist the ball and help guide it to the pocket. Promotes high scores at the expense of talent. Se . . . View Full Definition

Cupping Your Wrist: A type of ball carry that has your wrist bent upwards; it is considered a power/more hook delivery.

Curtain: A blow in the last frame by the anchor man, when a spare would have won for his team.

Curve: A ball that has a big, slow break. Compare to hook.

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