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Paceman

A fast bowler; one who specialises in bowling fast.

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noun
  1. 1

    A fast bowler; one who specialises in bowling fast.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Paceman"

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WordDefinition
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.
speedsternounOne who is noted for being very fast.
quickMoving 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-timernounSomeone who is employed, or does something, part-time
trundlernounA person who trundles (something or someone).
speedballernounA 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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