Meaning of the word yorker in English

What does yorker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

yorker

US /ˈjɔːr.kɚ/
UK /ˈjɔː.kər/
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Noun

a ball bowled so as to land on or just beyond the popping crease

Example:
The bowler delivered a perfect yorker, hitting the base of the stumps.
He struggled to defend against the fast yorkers.