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Meaning of bowl out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To take all the opponents' wickets (in whatever way) and thus end their innings.
  2. To dismiss or be dismissed bowled.
  3. 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.

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