yorker
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of yorker
C19: probably named after the Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Example Sentences
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When Jamie Overton perfected his wide yorker, Brook simply reached across and audaciously sliced it over deep third for six.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
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
Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025
He was yorked! he took a yorker for a half volley.
From The True Story Book by Andrew Lang
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