Skittle (noun)

1. A game in which players take turns to roll or throw a ball at a set of wooden pins, trying to knock them down.
2. A wooden pin used in this game.

Origin:

From middle low german skittle, skutel "skittle".

Examples:

1. The children played skittles in the park.
2. Skittles is a traditional game that is popular in pubs.
3. The skittle pins were set up in a triangular pattern.
4. The player took a run-up before rolling the ball at the skittles.
5. The skittles game is also known as Ninepins or Bowling Pins.