Chinaman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chinaman is a noun meaning (cricket, dated) A left-arm unorthodox bowling action (left-arm wrist-spin).
Meaning
(cricket, dated) A left-arm unorthodox bowling action (left-arm wrist-spin).
More Meanings
- (cricket) A spin bowler who uses such an action.
- (cricket) A ball delivered with such an action.
- (obsolete) A dealer in porcelain (china). [18th–19th c.]
Example Sentences
Several cricketers came up to them and asked Pradeep about his effortless action mimicry and his promising chinaman bowling.
Word Forms
- chinamen
Synonyms for chinaman
Depending on context, synonyms include chink.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chink, renminbi, china, chinamen, pigman, chow.
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