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Meaning of no ball | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A ball delivered by a bowler in violation of any of the various laws; the extra run then credited to the batting side; the signal, with an arm outstretched, then made by the umpire.

Examples

“Henry bowled three no-balls in his spell⟳ of 3-78.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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