1. a machine that automatically sets up bowling pins after they have been knocked down
2. a person whose job is to set up bowling pins manually
Usage: historical

Examples

• The bowling alley installed new pinsetters to improve game speed.
• When the pinsetter malfunctioned, we had to wait for repairs.
• Modern bowling alleys rely on automatic pinsetters rather than manual labor.
• The pinsetter quickly reset the pins for the next frame.
• Before automation, pinsetters were young workers who manually arranged the pins.
• The mechanic fixed the jammed pinsetter between games.