Meaning of the word no-ball in English
What does no-ball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
no-ball
US /ˈnoʊ.bɔːl/
UK /ˈnoʊ.bɔːl/
Noun
1.
an illegally bowled ball, typically one that bounces more than once before reaching the batsman or is bowled from in front of the popping crease
Example:
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The umpire signaled a no-ball after the bowler overstepped the crease.
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A no-ball results in an extra run for the batting team and the ball must be re-bowled.
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