overpitch

overpitch
verb /ˌəʊ.və(r)ˈpɪtʃ/
to bowl the ball such that it bounces closer to the batsman than a good length, allowing the batsman to hit it easily

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  • overpitch — verb [often as adjective overpitched] Cricket bowl (a ball) so that it pitches or would pitch too far …   English new terms dictionary

  • overpitch — /oʊvəˈpɪtʃ/ (say ohvuh pich) verb (t) (in cricket) to bowl (a ball) so that it bounces too far up the wicket, allowing the person batting to play it with ease. {over + pitch1} …  

  • overpitch — v.tr. 1 Cricket bowl (a ball) so that it pitches or would pitch too near the stumps. 2 exaggerate …   Useful english dictionary

  • overpitched — adjective Cricket bowl (a ball) so that it pitches or would pitch too far. → overpitch …   English new terms dictionary

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