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popping crease

American  
[pop-ing] / ˈpɒp ɪŋ /

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 British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of popping crease

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

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