Offensive bowling? (6)
I believe the answer is:
attack
This could be a double definition.
'offensive' is the first definition.
(an attack is a military offensive)
'bowling?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for attack that I've seen before include "Launch an offensive" , "Assault or criticise violently" , "Pitch into" , "Invade; vilify" , "Act violently against or criticise strongly" .)