yorker
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of yorker
C19: probably named after the Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Example Sentences
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The tall paceman bowled Brook with a yorker next ball, but did not celebrate wildly -- instead he immediately went to congratulate the England captain in a superb show of cricket sportmanship.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
Root's innings had been chanceless until a yorker from Asitha Fernando hit him on the pad as he attempted to flick the ball off his toes.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
Atkinson cleared his front leg again, attempting another heave to the leg side, but Siraj's yorker was pinpoint.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
In Visakhapatnam 18 months ago, Bumrah's dismissal of Pope with a yorker that removed two stumps was so violent it should only be watched with a health warning.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
The batsman, a person of unorthodox style, having succeeded in despatching a yorker to slip, decided that the best place for a good length ball would be long-leg.
From "Pip" A Romance of Youth by Hay, Ian
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