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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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Outside its cricket sense, this word is an outdated and offensive term for a Chinese person and should be avoided.

Word forms

chinamen plural, chinamen plural, Chinamen plural

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Etymology

From china (“porcelain”) + -man.

Rhymes for chinaman

Aman Haman Raman seaman shaman cameraman

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Frequently asked questions

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.