📖 Definitions of "Paceman"
noun
- 1
A fast bowler; one who specialises in bowling fast.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Paceman"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pace bowlernoun | (cricket) A fast bowler |
| fast bowlernoun | (cricket) A bowler who specialises in bowling the ball fast in cricket; as opposed to a spin bowler. |
| speedsternoun | One who is noted for being very fast. |
| quick | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| quickienoun | (colloquial) Something made or done swiftly. |
| bowlernoun | (bowling) One who engages in the sport of bowling. |
| medium pacernoun | (cricket) a medium pace bowler |
| slow bowlernoun | (cricket) a bowler who specializes in bowling (pitching a ball in cricket) relatively slowly, especially a spin bowler |
| batsmannoun | (cricket) A player of the batting side now on the field. |
| chinamannoun | (cricket) A spin bowler who uses such an action. |
| strike bowlernoun | (cricket) A bowler having the ability to take wickets, though often conceding runs. |
| spin bowlernoun | (cricket) A bowler who bowls the ball (in cricket) relatively slowly, with spin on it, such that the ball moves in an irregular manner after it bounces; as opposed to a fast bowler. |
| fastballernoun | (baseball) One who pitches fastballs. |
| batternoun | (cooking, countable, uncountable) A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying. |
| part-time bowlernoun | (cricket) a batsman who has limited bowling ability; asked to bowl under special circumstances |
| finger spinnernoun | (cricket) A bowler who specializes in finger spin |
| part-timernoun | Someone who is employed, or does something, part-time |
| trundlernoun | A person who trundles (something or someone). |
| speedballernoun | A drug addict who takes speedballs (cocaine and heroin). |
| bat-padnoun | (cricket, countable) One of a pair of soft padded coverings that protect the legs of the person batting; a pad or batting pad. |
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