chair umpire

noun

The official who sits in the umpire chair, who is the main authority during a match

Meanings

nounchair umpire (plural chair umpires)

plural chair umpires

  1. hobbiesThe official who sits in the umpire chair, who is the main authority during a match

Translations

Finnish päätuomari
  • päätuomariTranslations
French arbitre de chaise
  • arbitre de chaiseTranslations
Polish sędzia główny
  • sędzia głównyTranslations
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APA

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Chicago

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