half-century

Definitions

1. A period of fifty years, half of a century.
2. A score of 50 runs by a single batsman in one innings
3. A score of 50 points in a single game.

Equivalents

Examples

“The Dutch population has grown rapidly in the last⟳ half-century and its increase⟳ has been matched by an expansion of industry, with the result⟳ that the same period has seen the Netherlands develop⟳ from a mainly agricultural to an industrial country.”

“He brought up his half-century with a powerful drive⟳ past offspinner Dan Cullen, whose seven overs cost⟳ 0-52.”

“Selby's charge continued with a half-century in the 30th frame and a fluked red set⟳ him on the way to winning the 31st frame.”

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