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Ollie

American  
[ol-ee] / ˈɒl i /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Oliver.

  2. a female given name, form of Olive.


ollie British  
/ ˈɒlɪ /

noun

  1. (in skateboarding and snowboarding) a jump into the air executed by stamping on the tail of the board

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Etymology

Origin of ollie

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Borthwick has prepared by naming a 36-strong squad for the tournament, with another five players - including first-choice centre Ollie Lawrence - rehabilitating from injury alongside them.

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Abraham has been a priority target for boss Unai Emery who has been looking for extra firepower to support Ollie Watkins, especially after the sale of Donyell Malen to Roma last week.

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There are injury concerns over centre Ollie Lawrence, wing Tom Roebuck, flanker Ben Curry and fly-half Fin Smith - all of whom will rehabilitate alongside the 36-strong squad in the run-up to their tournament opener against Wales on 7 February.

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Emery still played striker Ollie Watkins for the full 90 minutes on Thursday, and star midfielder Morgan Rogers for 74 minutes.

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Against France in the Six Nations last year, under heavy, late pressure, he nailed a line-out throw to Ollie Chessum from which Elliot Daly went under the sticks for a game-winning try.

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