"bowling crease" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-bowling crease.ogg Forms: bowling creases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bowling crease (plural bowling creases)
  1. (cricket) The white line marked at each end of the pitch through the wicket and ending at the return creases. When bowling the bowler's front foot must not cross this line until after the ball has been delivered. Categories (topical): Cricket
    Sense id: en-bowling_crease-en-noun-0atbggjA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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