Pétanque

n. French game similar to bowling played outdoors

Pétanque ( in French) is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (jack). The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass or other surfaces. Sandy beaches are not suitable. Similar games are bocce and bowls.
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n. bowling, type of game played with balls and pins