boundary four

noun

A four scored by hitting the ball past the boundary (rather than an all-run four)

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Meanings

nounboundary four (plural boundary fours)

plural boundary fours

  1. ball gamesA four scored by hitting the ball past the boundary (rather than an all-run four)

    It meant England were crowned world champions by virtue of having scored more boundary fours and sixes - 26 to New Zealand's 17 - in the entire match.

    2019 July 14, Stephan Shemilt, “England win Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes stars in dramatic finale against New Zealand”, in BBC Sport, London
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