word
chinaman
CHY-nuh-man
ˈtʃaɪnəmænListen
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Syllable breakdown
chinaman
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Dictionary meaning
In cricket, a left-arm unorthodox spin delivery that turns from off to leg for a right-handed batsman.
Examples
- The left-arm spinner bowled a perfect chinaman to end the dangerous partnership.
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