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Uncommon
slips
slihps
Slips (noun) means In cricket, the fielding positions just behind the batter on the off side, or the fielders standing there. Example: “The catch went straight to the slips.”
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In cricket, the fielding positions just behind the batter on the off side, or the fielders standing there.
"The catch went straight to the slips."
"He dropped an easy chance in the slips, and the crowd groaned."
"The captain moved another fielder into the slips to wait for an edge."
How to use slips
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cricket term for the row of fielders positioned behind the batter to catch edged shots.
When to use it
Specific to cricket terminology.
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What does “slips” mean?
The word “slips” means in cricket, the fielding positions just behind the batter on the off side, or the fielders standing there. In plain terms, a cricket term for the row of fielders positioned behind the batter to catch edged shots.
How do you pronounce “slips”?
“Slips” is pronounced slihps (/slɪps/ in IPA).
How do you use “slips” in a sentence?
Here is “slips” used in a sentence: “The catch went straight to the slips.”
What part of speech is “slips”?
“Slips” is a noun.
Is “slips” a common word?
“Slips” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between slips and gully in cricket?
Slips are fielding positions just behind the batter on the off side, while gully sits further around, between the slips and point position.
What is the job of a fielder in the slips?
Fielders standing in the slips are positioned to catch balls that edge off the bat, since they stand directly behind the batter on the off side.
Is slips singular or plural in cricket terminology?
Slips is normally used in the plural to refer to the fielding position or the group of fielders there, as in "first slip" and "second slip" for individual spots.
