noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small depression in the pitch caused by batsmen tapping their bats on the point where they have taken block.
2. 2
   The approximate place where the toe of the bat touches the pitch when a batsman is taking guard. broadly

Etymology

From block + hole.

Related phrases

take guard

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