All-rounder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: All-rounder is a noun meaning (cricket) A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.
Meaning
(cricket) A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.
More Meanings
- (chiefly British) A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports.
- (archaic) A shirt collar going all round the neck and meeting in front.
Example Sentences
An all-rounder is a player who can bat and bowl. A genuine all-rounder should be able to make the team on either skill alone. A genuine one is as rare as a punctual Sri Lankan.
Word Forms
- all-rounders
- all-arounder
Synonyms for all-rounder
Depending on context, synonyms include all arounder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include all arounder, allrounder, versatilist, multisporter, maid-of-all-work, rounder.
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