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one of the white lines, perpendicular to the popping crease, within which the bowlers back foot must land
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Return 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
return crease — noun : a line at each end of and at right angles to the bowling crease in cricket * * * return crease (cricket) A line marked at right angles to the bowling crease and popping crease on either side of the wicket, inside which the bowler must bowl … Useful english dictionary
return crease — noun Cricket each of two lines on either side of the wicket between which the bowler must deliver the ball … English new terms dictionary
return crease — /rəˈtɜn kris/ (say ruh tern krees) noun → crease1 (def. 3c) …
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
return — v. & n. v. 1 intr. come or go back. 2 tr. bring or put or send back to the person or place etc. where originally belonging or obtained (returned the fish to the river; have you returned my scissors?). 3 tr. pay back or reciprocate; give in… … Useful english dictionary
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 — 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… …
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
