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Meaning of tailender | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One of the last four or five batsmen in the batting order, normally bowlers with limited batting ability; a member of the tail.

Equivalents

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Examples

“The Bushrangers moved a step closer to securing a berth in the final when tailenders Damien Wright and Clint McKay posted a century stand on day two, which gave the Vics a first-innings 400.”

CEFR level

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