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run out

In cricket, a run out is a dismissal that occurs when a batter’s wicket is broken by the ball while the batter is out of their ground and attempting t...

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seamer

In cricket, a seamer is a fast bowler who makes the ball move off the pitch after it lands by using its seam.

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sledging

In cricket, sledging is the use of verbal remarks or insults by players to distract, intimidate, or unsettle an opponent.

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slip

In cricket, a slip is a close fielding position beside the wicketkeeper, where a fielder stands to catch edges from the batter.

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spinner

In cricket, a spinner is a bowler who makes the ball turn sharply after it pitches by imparting spin.

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stump

In cricket, to stump a batter is to dismiss them when they are out of their ground by having the wicketkeeper put down the wicket with the ball.

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stumps

In cricket, the stumps are the three vertical posts that form the wicket and support the bails.

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tail-ender

In cricket, a tail-ender is a player who bats near the end of the team’s batting order and is generally a weaker batter.

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test match

In cricket, an international match between national teams played over up to five days, in which each team can bat twice.

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wicket

In cricket, a wicket is the set of three stumps and two bails at which the bowler aims, or a batsman's dismissal.

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wicketkeeper

In cricket, the wicketkeeper is the fielder positioned behind the batter’s wicket who catches or stops the ball and may dismiss the batter by stumping...

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wide

In cricket, a wide is a delivery judged too far from the batter to be hit, which counts as an extra and is not one of the over's legal deliveries.

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yorker

In cricket, a yorker is a delivery that pitches at or very near the batter’s feet, usually near the base of the stumps.

Noun performance_technique Level 1206

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audible

In American football, a change to the called play made by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage before the snap.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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blitz

A defensive tactic in American football in which extra defenders rush the quarterback to pressure or tackle him.

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cornerback

A defensive player in American football who lines up near the sideline and primarily covers opposing wide receivers.

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down

In American football, one of a team's four attempts to advance the ball at least ten yards and earn a new set of attempts.

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end zone

The area at each end of an American football field where a team scores a touchdown by carrying or catching the ball.

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extra point

A kick attempted after a touchdown in American football that is worth one point if successful.

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fair catch

In American football, a catch of a punt or kickoff made after the receiver signals for a fair catch, allowing the receiver to catch the ball without b...

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field goal

A kick in American football that sends the ball through the opponents’ goalposts and is worth three points.

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first down

In American football, a new set of four downs awarded to the offense after it gains the required yards, usually ten.

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fumble

In American football, an act in which a player who has possession of the ball loses control of it before being downed or scoring.

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gridiron

In American football, the playing field marked with parallel yard lines and shorter crosswise lines, or the sport played on that field.

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Hail Mary

A long, low-probability forward pass thrown near the end of a half in American football, usually toward several receivers clustered in the end zone.

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holding

A penalty in American football for illegally grabbing or restraining an opponent who does not have the ball.

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huddle

A gathering of American football players between plays to call and discuss the next play.

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kicker

An American football player whose role is to kick field goals and extra points.

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line of scrimmage

In American football, an imaginary line across the field marking where the ball is placed before a play begins; the two teams must remain on their res...

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linebacker

A defensive player in American football who lines up behind the defensive line and helps stop running plays, cover receivers, and rush the passer.

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lineman

A player positioned on the line of scrimmage in American football.

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onside kick

A kickoff in American football that is deliberately kicked a short distance so the kicking team can try to recover the ball and regain possession.

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pick-six

An interception returned by the defender for a touchdown in American football.

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playbook

A book or document in American football that contains a team's planned offensive and defensive plays and their assignments.

Noun communication_information Level 1207

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punt

A kick in American football made by dropping the ball and kicking it before it touches the ground.

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punter

A player in American football who kicks the ball downfield to the opposing team, usually on fourth down.

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quarterback

In American football, an offensive player who receives the snap and typically directs the play by passing, handing off, or running with the ball.

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red zone

In American football, the area between the opponent’s 20-yard line and the goal line, where the offense is close to scoring a touchdown.

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running back

An offensive player in American football who carries the ball on running plays and may also catch passes or block.

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sack

A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass.

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safety

A two-point score in American football awarded when a player tackles an opponent who has the ball in the opponent’s own end zone.

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snap

In American football, the act of a center passing the ball backward between the legs to a teammate to start a play.

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special teams

A group of players and units in American football that take part in kicking plays, such as kickoffs, punts, and field-goal attempts.

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tight end

An offensive football player who lines up next to a tackle and can block defenders or run routes to catch passes.

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touchdown

In American football, a scoring play in which a player carries the ball into or catches it in the opponent’s end zone, worth six points.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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two-point conversion

A scoring play in American football in which a team, immediately after scoring a touchdown, runs or passes the ball into the opponent’s end zone to ea...

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