adjective
Uncommon
bowled
bohld
Bowled (adjective) means In cricket, describing a batsman dismissed when a bowled ball strikes and breaks the wicket. Example: “He was bowled for a duck in the first over.”
adjective
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In cricket, describing a batsman dismissed when a bowled ball strikes and breaks the wicket.
"He was bowled for a duck in the first over."
How to use bowled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn cricket, out because the ball hit the stumps directly.
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What does “bowled” mean?
The word “bowled” means in cricket, describing a batsman dismissed when a bowled ball strikes and breaks the wicket. In plain terms, in cricket, out because the ball hit the stumps directly.
How do you pronounce “bowled”?
“Bowled” is pronounced bohld (/boʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “bowled” in a sentence?
Here is “bowled” used in a sentence: “He was bowled for a duck in the first over.”
What part of speech is “bowled”?
“Bowled” is an adjective.
Is “bowled” a common word?
“Bowled” is an uncommon word in modern English.
