"early shower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: early showers [plural]
Etymology: Because players typically take a shower after the game. Head templates: {{en-noun}} early shower (plural early showers)
  1. (sports) The act of a player being sent off. Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-early_shower-en-noun-wHarlUes Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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