"sandshoe crusher" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-sandshoe crusher.ogg Forms: sandshoe crushers [plural]
Etymology: The term refers to the ball crushing the foot of the batsman, if not played with their bat. Sandshoe is not literal though: batsmen wear sturdy boots, not sandshoes, when batting. Head templates: {{en-noun}} sandshoe crusher (plural sandshoe crushers)
  1. (cricket) A yorker bowled at the batsman's feet. Wikipedia link: sandshoe crusher Categories (topical): Cricket
    Sense id: en-sandshoe_crusher-en-noun-IrXDgHGo 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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