a line marked at the wicket, over which a bowler must not advance fully before delivering the ball
bowling crease in American English
noun
Cricket
either of two lines, each with a wicket set lengthwise at the center, marking the limit of a bowler's approach in delivering the ball to the opposite wicket
Word origin
[1745–55]This word is first recorded in the period 1745–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: development, input, personification, pompadour, umbilical cord
Examples of 'bowling crease' in a sentence
bowling crease
His first stint at the bowling crease cost eight an over.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He varied his pace intelligently, used the bowling crease to his advantage and always had a plan in mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Before play started, he spent a little time deep in thought reviewing his arm and shoulder action at the bowling crease.