noun
chinaman
CHEYE-nuh-muhn
Chinaman (noun) means In cricket, a type of spin delivery bowled by a left-handed bowler that turns unexpectedly toward a right-handed batter. Example: “The bowler surprised the batter with a perfectly disguised chinaman.”
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In cricket, a type of spin delivery bowled by a left-handed bowler that turns unexpectedly toward a right-handed batter.
"The bowler surprised the batter with a perfectly disguised chinaman."
How to use chinaman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific left-arm spin bowling trick in cricket.
When to use it
Outside its cricket sense, this word is an outdated and offensive term for a Chinese person and should be avoided.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chinamen
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Etymology
Formed from china ("porcelain") and -man.
Rhymes for chinaman
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What does “chinaman” mean?
The word “chinaman” means in cricket, a type of spin delivery bowled by a left-handed bowler that turns unexpectedly toward a right-handed batter. In plain terms, a specific left-arm spin bowling trick in cricket.
How do you pronounce “chinaman”?
“Chinaman” is pronounced CHEYE-nuh-muhn (/ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “chinaman” in a sentence?
Here is “chinaman” used in a sentence: “The bowler surprised the batter with a perfectly disguised chinaman.”
What part of speech is “chinaman”?
“Chinaman” is a noun.
