1. plural of headpin; the pin at the front center of a bowling pin formation, which is the first pin struck by the bowling ball.
Usage: bowling term; usually used in plural or as a mass noun

Examples

• The bowler aimed carefully at the headpins to get a strike.
• In bowling, hitting the headpins squarely is essential for knocking down all ten pins.
• She practiced her technique to consistently hit the headpins with accuracy.
• The headpins are positioned at the apex of the triangular pin setup.
• Good bowlers know how to use the headpins to create the best pin action.