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Umpire

/ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/

The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.

📖 Definitions of "Umpire"

noun
  1. 1

    The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.

  2. 2

    One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.

  3. 3

    One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.

    "The umpire called the pitch a strike."

  4. 4

    The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.

    "The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him."

verb
  1. 1

    To act as an umpire in a game.

  2. 2

    To decide as an umpire.

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