platinum duck

noun

The score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball of a team's innings.

Meanings

nounplatinum duck (plural platinum ducks)

plural platinum ducks

  1. ball gamesThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball of a team's innings.

    Synonyms: diamond duck, royal duck

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball of a team's innings.

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APA

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Chicago

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