bowling crease

noun

The white line marked at each end of the pitch through the wicket and ending at the return creases. When bowling the bowler's front foot must not cross this line until after the ball has been delivered.

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Meanings

nounbowling crease (plural bowling creases)

plural bowling creases

  1. ball gamesThe white line marked at each end of the pitch through the wicket and ending at the return creases. When bowling the bowler's front foot must not cross this line until after the ball has been delivered.
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