beamer

British

/ ˈbiːmə /

noun

cricket a full-pitched ball bowled at the batsman's head

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James Anderson bowls an accidental beamer that floors David Warner, who manages to fend it away for four.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

Bersano deflected a beamer by Medranda and after two more rebounds were muffled, Medranda collected the ball just outside the keeper’s box for another strong attempt.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2022

There was also a worrying moment when Head was struck by a rapid accidental beamer from Mark Wood.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2021

Shane Warne suffered a broken hand after Brett Lee hit him with a beamer in a Lord's exhibition match.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2014

Nelson toned down the volume of his beamer and fired at a fence post.

From The Happy Man by Page, Gerald W.

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