seamer

British

/ ˈsiːmə /

noun

a person or thing that seams
another name for seam bowler

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The seamer achieved the feat in three overs as Lesotho were bowled out for 13 in 6.2 overs, chasing 203.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will hope to find form after a disappointing World Cup as he returns to Gujarat Titans, where he is joined by batter Tom Banton and left-arm seamer Luke Wood.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

There were five dot balls in the first over, bowled by seamer Matt Henry, and only five runs in the second, off Glenn Phillips' part-time spin.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Without seamer Jamie Overton returning, England could be exposed with Jofra Archer and Sam Curran as their only pace options.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Seamere, a male seamer Seamestre, a female seamer.

From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)

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