popping crease
[ pop-ing ]
/ ˈpɒp ɪŋ /
noun Cricket.
a line parallel to and in advance of a bowling crease, marking the limit of a batsman's approach in hitting the ball.
Words nearby popping crease
popper,
poppet,
poppet head,
poppethead,
poppied,
popping crease,
poppit,
popple,
poppy,
poppy anemone,
poppy day
Example sentences from the Web for popping crease
Stands in a direct line with the popping-crease, at a distance of about twelve yards on the off-side, for fast bowling.
Be careful, too, in running, that you ground your bat on the popping-crease.
British Dictionary definitions for popping crease
popping crease
noun
cricket
a line four feet in front of and parallel with the bowling crease, at or behind which the batsman stands
Word Origin for popping crease
C18: from
pop
1 (in the obsolete or dialect sense: to hit) +
crease
1