Words at Play : Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names, Vol. 2
Definition:
the part of the bowling alley from which the bowler delivers the ball
Example Sentence:
After you bowl a strike, it is unprofessional but generally acceptable
to do a little dance on the approach.
About the Word:
Approach names both the section of the bowling alley (by regulation, at
least 15 feet long) and the steps the bowler takes there ("that bowler has an awkward approach").