Meaning of bowl out | Babel Free
Definitions
- To take all the opponents' wickets (in whatever way) and thus end their innings.
- To dismiss or be dismissed bowled.
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To overcome opposition from (a person); to remove out of one's way. figuratively, transitive
Examples
“They were bowled out for 181.”
“At least once a year, I go to every grammar school in my constituency—with one exception where the headmaster has managed to keep me out, but I shall bowl him out this year.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.