mid on
or mid-on
noun Cricket.
the position of a fielder on the on side of the wicket.
the fielder occupying this position.
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Also called mid wicket on.
Origin of mid on
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby mid on
micturate, micturition, mid, mid glamorgan, mid off, mid on, mid wicket off, mid wicket on, mid-, mid-atlantic, mid-atlantic ridge
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Example sentences from the Web for mid-on
Mike slammed it back, and mid-on, whose heart was obviously not in the thing, failed to stop it.
Mike|P. G. WodehouseShe played too soon at a short-pitched ball, and spooned a catch to mid-on, who took good care not to drop it.
The New Girl at St. Chad's|Angela BrazilShe played too soon at a short-pitched ball, and spooned a catch to mid-on.
The Luckiest Girl in the School|Angela BrazilWhen the unlucky thirteen was reached, Hobbs, who was sleeping finely, fell to a great catch at mid-on by Gunasekera.
British Dictionary definitions for mid-on
mid-on
noun cricket
the fielding position on the on side closest to the bowler
a fielder in this position
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