yorker
Yorker (noun) means In cricket, a fast-bowled ball designed to bounce right at the batsman's feet or bat, near the popping crease. Example: “He was clean bowled by a perfectly pitched yorker.”
How to use yorker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a cricket term for a tricky low, fast-bowled delivery; can also just mean someone from the city of York.
Word forms
yorkers plural, Yorkers plural, Yorkers plural
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He was clean bowled by a perfectly pitched _____.
Etymology
Possibly from an old slang phrase about tricking or "pulling Yorkshire on" someone, meaning to deceive them.
Rhymes for yorker
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What does “yorker” mean?
The word “yorker” means in cricket, a fast-bowled ball designed to bounce right at the batsman's feet or bat, near the popping crease. In plain terms, mainly a cricket term for a tricky low, fast-bowled delivery; can also just mean someone from the city of York.
How do you pronounce “yorker”?
“Yorker” is pronounced YAW-kuh (/ˈjɔː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “yorker” in a sentence?
Here is “yorker” used in a sentence: “He was clean bowled by a perfectly pitched yorker.”
What part of speech is “yorker”?
“Yorker” is a noun.
Is “yorker” a common word?
“Yorker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “yorker” have?
“Yorker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in cricket, a fast-bowled ball designed to bounce right at the batsman's feet or bat, near the popping crease.
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