bowling crease

bowling crease
The white line marked at each end of the pitch through the wicket and ending at the return creases. When bowling the bowlers front foot must not cross this line until after the ball has been delivered.

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  • Bowling crease — Crease Crease, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness, krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bowling crease — noun : one of two lines with wickets pitched in the center of each from or behind which the cricket ball must be bowled * * * Cricket. either of two lines, each with a wicket set lengthwise at the center, marking the limit of a bowler s approach… …   Useful english dictionary

  • bowling crease — Cricket. either of two lines, each with a wicket set lengthwise at the center, marking the limit of a bowler s approach in delivering the ball to the opposite wicket. [1745 55] * * * …   Universalium

  • bowling crease — noun Cricket the line from behind which a bowler delivers the ball …   English new terms dictionary

  • bowling crease — /ˈboʊlɪŋ kris/ (say bohling krees) noun → crease1 (def. 3a) …  

  • Crease — Crease, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness, krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple, crease.] 1. A… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Crease (cricket) — For the goalie s crease in hockey, see Goal area. Cricket portal In the sport of cricket, the crease is …   Wikipedia

  • crease — I. /kris / (say krees) noun 1. a line or mark produced in anything by folding; a fold; a ridge; a furrow. 2. the sharp vertical ridge in the front and at the back of each leg of a pair of trousers, produced by pressing. 3. Cricket one of three… …  

  • crease — 1. noun /ˈkɹiːs/ a) A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced. His pants had a nice sharp crease. b) One of the white lines drawn on the …   Wiktionary

  • crease — crease1 creaseless, adj. creaser, n. /krees/, n., v., creased, creasing. n. 1. a ridge or groove produced in anything by folding, heat, pressure, etc.; fold; furrow. 2. a wrinkle, esp. one on the face. 3. the straight, vertical edge or line… …   Universalium

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