Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bowl-out
Verb
/boʊl aʊt/
Definition
A method of dismissing a batsman in cricket, typically when a bowler successfully delivers a ball that strikes the stumps, knocking the bails off.
Examples
- The bowler managed to bowl-out the last batsman to secure victory for his team.
- During the tournament, they conducted a bowl-out after the tied match.
- He worked hard on his technique to increase his chances to bowl-out opponents.
Meaning
In cricket, a bowl-out occurs when the bowler gets the batsman out by hitting the stumps with the ball during the delivery.
Synonyms
- Dismiss
- Out
- Eliminate
