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beamer

British  
/ ˈbiːmə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

It takes brains to build engines like the ones you find on a beamer or Mercedes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2010

There was a hectic carnival atmosphere in the city, and the noise of the holiday celebration was punctuated by the occasional hiss of a beamer or the flat explosion of a projectile weapon.

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert

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