Cricket. In bowling, to give a lateral spin to (the ball), so that it ‘breaks’ or turns aside on rebounding.
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > cricket > bowling > bowl [verb (transitive)] > bowl in specific manner (24) twist1816 Cricket. In bowling, to give a lateral spin to (the ball), so that it ‘breaks’ or turns aside on rebounding. overthrow1833 Sport. transitive. To throw (a ball) too far; (Cricket, of a fielder) to return (the ball) so that it passes over or beyond the wicket. Also intrans… to bowl over the wicket1851 to bowl with one's head: to bowl intelligently; to bowl short: to pitch the ball short of a good length; to bowl over the wicket: to bowl with… overpitch1851 transitive and intransitive. Chiefly Sport. To throw further than is intended or needed; (Cricket) to bowl (a ball) so that it pitches (or would… bump1869 Cricket. transitive. Of a bowler: to deliver (the ball) so that it rises sharply after pitching. Cf. bounce, v. 6d. york1882 transitive. To bowl (a batter) out or strike (the wicket) with a yorker. to break a ball1884 To alter abruptly the direction of (a line). to break a ball (Cricket): to make it change its direction on touching the ground. to break joint… flog1884 In general sense: To beat, lash, strike; also with down. Fishing. To cast the fly-line over (a stream) repeatedly; also absol. Cricket. To ‘punish’… to bowl round (or formerly outside) the wicket1887 to bowl with one's head: to bowl intelligently; to bowl short: to pitch the ball short of a good length; to bowl over the wicket: to bowl with… turn1898 Cricket. transitive. Of the bowler: to cause (the ball) to break. Also intransitive. flick1902 Cricket. Of the bowler: to deliver (a ball) with a flicking movement of the wrist. Also intransitive, said of the ball so delivered. curl1904 Cricket. transitive. Of the bowler: to cause (the ball) to curve in the air. spin1904 Cricket. Of a bowler: to impart spin to (a ball) on delivery; to cause (the ball) to break after pitching. volley1909 transitive. Cricket. To bowl or deliver (a ball) which reaches the batter before bouncing. ? U.S. flight1912 Cricket. To vary the trajectory and pace of (the ball) in its flight before pitching. Also intransitive. to give (a ball) air1920 to give (a ball) air: (Cricket, of a bowler) to deliver (a ball) with a high, flighted trajectory; (Rugby, etc.) to keep (a ball) constantly in… tweak1935 transitive. Cricket. colloquial. Of a bowler: to impart spin to (a ball). move1938 Cricket. transitive. To cause (the ball) to swing in the air, or deviate off the pitch on delivery. overspin1940 transitive. Sport. To impart overspin to (a ball); to confuse (an opponent) by applying overspin. swing1948 Cricket. Of a bowler: to bowl (the ball) with swing. Cf. swing, n.2 8g. bounce1960 transitive. To bowl a bouncer or bouncers at (a batter). See bouncer, n. 6. Cricket colloquial. cut1960 In various games. Cricket. transitive and intransitive. To hit a length ball, a little wide of the off stump, with a bat held quite, or nearly… seam1963 Cricket. transitive. Of a bowler: to cause (a ball) to seam. dolly1985 Cricket (colloquial). transitive and intransitive. To toss or hit (the ball) up in a slow arc, offering: (a) an easy, playable delivery; (b) a simple… |
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