all-round

[awl-round]

adjective

1. a variant of all-around.

all-round

adjective

1. efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatile

   an all-round player

2. comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow

   an all-round education

Example Sentences

Smith was relentless with her consistency and was rewarded by bowling the in-form Brits and star all-rounder Kapp with balls that drifted through their defences.

From BBC

The all-rounder now prepares to lead England in a World Cup for the first time, with their opening game against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.

From BBC

But Sutherland bowled the veteran all-rounder to start a rapid end to the match, with New Zealand losing their last four wickets for two runs to be dismissed with 40 balls remaining.

From BBC

New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr believes they can continue to challenge at ICC tournaments, saying we will "see the best of them" over the "next five to 10 years".

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A fine all-round bowling performance followed, led by Sharma as she got the key breakthrough by bowling Athapaththu, and they were rarely under pressure once she fell.

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Related Words

• all-around 
• comprehensive 
• extensive 
• global 
• wide-ranging