popping crease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of two white lines, each drawn on the pitch in front of a wicket, between which the batsmen run, and from where the bowler may legally bowl.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

popping crease popping creases

Etymology

popping (“hitting”) + crease.

Synonyms

the crease
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