heavy roller

noun

The heavier of the rollers used for flattening the pitch between innings.

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Meanings

nounheavy roller (plural heavy rollers)

plural heavy rollers

  1. ball gamesThe heavier of the rollers used for flattening the pitch between innings.

    Thommo pointed out on the radio that under normal circumstances the wicket retains moisture beneath a hard surface, and this water is brought to the surface by the heavy roller and causes problems on the first day of a game.

    2003, David Mortimer, Classic Cricket Clangers, page 179
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Chicago

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