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Sports

Of or pertaining to any organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful activity or game requiring commitment, strategy, and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means within a specified set of rules.

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run rate

Sports; Cricket

The average number of runs scored per over.

leading edge

Sports; Cricket

The ball hitting the front edge of the bat as opposed to its face, when playing a cross-bat shot such as a pull. Often results in an easy catch for the bowler or a skier for ...

placement

Sports; Cricket

The ball when it is hit such that it bisects or trisects the fielders placed on the field. The ball usually ends up being a four.

straight bat

Sports; Cricket

The bat when held vertically, or when swung through a vertical arc

taking guard

Sports; Cricket

The batsman aligning his bat according with a stump (or between stumps) chosen behind him. Typically, the batsman marks the position of the bat on the pitch. The marking(s) give ...