bowling crease
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Bowling crease — Crease Crease, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness, krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bowling crease — noun : one of two lines with wickets pitched in the center of each from or behind which the cricket ball must be bowled * * * Cricket. either of two lines, each with a wicket set lengthwise at the center, marking the limit of a bowler s approach… … Useful english dictionary
bowling crease — 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. [1745 55] * * * … Universalium
bowling crease — noun Cricket the line from behind which a bowler delivers the ball … English new terms dictionary
bowling crease — /ˈboʊlɪŋ kris/ (say bohling krees) noun → crease1 (def. 3a) …
Crease — Crease, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness, krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple, crease.] 1. A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Crease (cricket) — For the goalie s crease in hockey, see Goal area. Cricket portal In the sport of cricket, the crease is … Wikipedia
crease — I. /kris / (say krees) noun 1. a line or mark produced in anything by folding; a fold; a ridge; a furrow. 2. the sharp vertical ridge in the front and at the back of each leg of a pair of trousers, produced by pressing. 3. Cricket one of three… …
crease — 1. noun /ˈkɹiːs/ a) A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced. His pants had a nice sharp crease. b) One of the white lines drawn on the … Wiktionary
crease — crease1 creaseless, adj. creaser, n. /krees/, n., v., creased, creasing. n. 1. a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow. 2. a wrinkle, esp. one on the face. 3. the straight, vertical edge or line… … Universalium
