The term "law bowls" refers to a sport that involves rolling a large ball (or "bowl") on a flat surface, aiming to get it as close as possible to a smaller target ball (or "jack"). Synonyms for law bowls include lawn bowling, lawn bowls, carpet bowls, and flat green bowling. Each of these synonyms references the type of surface on which the game is played, whether natural grass, artificial turf, or indoor carpet. The rules and equipment for these variations of the game may differ slightly, but the fundamentals remain the same: precision and skill are key in landing the bowl closest to the jack.