popping crease

[ pop-ing ]

noun

, Cricket.

1. a line parallel to and in advance of a bowling crease, marking the limit of a batsman's approach in hitting the ball.

popping crease

noun

1. cricket a line four feet in front of and parallel with the bowling crease, at or behind which the batsman stands

Word History and Origins

Origin of popping crease¹

First recorded in 1765–75; pop ¹ + -ing ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of popping crease¹

C18: from pop ¹(in the obsolete or dialect sense: to hit) + crease ¹

Example Sentences

Stands in a direct line with the popping-crease, at a distance of about twelve yards on the off-side, for fast bowling.

From Project Gutenberg

Be careful, too, in running, that you ground your bat on the popping-crease.

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