body-line bowling
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body-line — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun or body line bowling : bowling in cricket aimed generally at the leg stump especially when fast, pitched short, and made to rise sharply compare leg theory … Useful english dictionary
body — n. & v. n. (pl. ies) 1 the physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal, whether dead or alive. 2 the trunk apart from the head and the limbs. 3 a the main or central part of a thing (body of the car; body… … Useful english dictionary
bodyline bowling — bodˈyline, body line bowling or bodyline bowling noun (cricket) Intimidatory short pitched fast bowling delivered at the batsman s body, esp directed towards the legside • • • Main Entry: ↑body … Useful english dictionary
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