popping crease

English

Etymology

popping (“hitting”) + crease.

Pronunciation

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Noun

popping crease (plural popping creases)

(cricket) Either of two white lines, each drawn on the pitch in front of a wicket, between which the batsmen run, and from where the bowler may legally bowl.

Synonyms

the crease

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