sixes

noun

  1. 1

    The digit or figure 6.

  2. 2

    (by ellipsis of six o'clock) Rear, behind (rear side of something).

    “cover my six”
  3. 3

    An event whereby a batsman hits a ball which does not bounce before passing over a boundary in the air, resulting in an award of 6 runs for the batting team.

  4. 4

    A touchdown.

  5. 5

    Small beer sold at six shillings per barrel.

noun

  1. 1

    A pair of sixes.

  2. 2

    Short for six of one, half a dozen of the other.

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