Kjegler

Kjegler is a Norwegian term for cone-shaped objects and is used for several related items in everyday language. The word covers both typical conical shapes and the specialized items used in sports and safety. In practice, kjegler most often refer to bowling pins used in the sport of bowling (and the similar game of skittles) as well as to traffic cones used to mark lanes, hazards, or work zones. Context usually clarifies which type is meant.

In bowling, kjegler refers to the ten pins arranged in a triangular formation. They are designed to be knocked down by a bowling ball and are typically made of wood or a composite material. After each frame, the pins are reset to their starting position according to the rules of the game. The term is also used in other forms of bowling and skittles to denote the targets that players aim to strike.

Traffic kjegler, or traffic cones, are used to delineate lanes, channel traffic, or indicate hazards in roadwork, events, or accidents. They are commonly constructed from plastic or rubber and are bright orange or fluorescent for visibility, often with reflective bands for nighttime use. The size, material, and number of cones can vary by country and application, but their function remains to provide a flexible, portable barrier and guide.

Outside sport and safety, kjegler may be used in training, physical education, and informal play as markers for drills, boundaries, or game setups. The term thus encompasses a range of conical objects used for targeting, delimitation, and safety.