Definition of owling

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Owling (v. i.) The offense of transporting wool or sheep out of England contrary to the statute formerly existing.

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Under-arm :: Under-arm (a.) Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above the elbow, that is, not swung far out from the body; underhand. Cf. Over-arm and Round-Arm..
Lowbell :: Lowbell (n.) A bell used in fowling at night, to frighten birds, and, with a sudden light, to make them fly into a net..
Frowny :: Frowny (a.) Frowning; scowling.
Bowl :: Bowl (n.) The game of tenpins or bowling.
Fowling :: Fowling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fow.
Owling :: Owling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ow.
Growlingly :: Growlingly (adv.) In a growling manner.
Batfowling :: Batfowling (n.) A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise..
Scowlingly :: Scowlingly (adv.) In a scowling manner.
Underhand :: Underhand (adv.) In an underhand manner; -- said of pitching or bowling.
Ninepins :: Ninepins (n. pl.) A game played with nine pins, or pieces of wood, set on end, at which a wooden ball is bowled to knock them down; bowling..
Bowling :: Bowling (n.) The act of playing at or rolling bowls, or of rolling the ball at cricket; the game of bowls or of tenpins..
Owler :: Owler (v. i.) One who owls; esp., one who conveys contraband goods. See Owling, n..
Underhand :: Underhand (a.) Done, as pitching, with the hand lower than the shoulder, or, as bowling, with the hand lower than elbow..
Growl :: Growl (v. t.) To express by growling.
Over-arm :: Over-arm (a.) Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the shoulder. See Overhard.
Howler :: Howler (n.) Any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night..
Jackal :: "Jackal (n.) Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling..
Overhand :: Overhand (a.) Done (as pitching or bowling) with the hand higher than the elbow, or the arm above, or higher than, the shoulder..
Birding :: Birding (n.) Birdcatching or fowling.
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