"five-for" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-five-for.ogg Forms: five-fors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} five-for (plural five-fors)
  1. (cricket) The feat of a bowler taking five wickets in one innings Related terms: ten-for

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