bowl up

bowl up

To add a substance that can be smoked to the bowl of a pipe. I just carry this pipe to evoke the air of Sherlock Holmes—I never actually bowl up. Judging by the smokey smell in here, the previous owner liked to bowl up from time to time. I've never smoked cigarettes, vaped, or bowled up, and I know my lungs appreciate it!

See also: bowl, up

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bowl up

to fill a pipe bowl with smokable material. The detective bowled up and struck a match. Roger bowled up, but forgot to light his pipe.

See also: bowl, up

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