Tice
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /taɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tice is a noun meaning (cricket, dated) A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket; a yorker.
Meaning
(cricket, dated) A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket; a yorker.
More Meanings
- (croquet) A ball left at a hittable but difficult distance or position, to lure the opponent into a mistake.
- (transitive, obsolete) To entice (someone).
Example Sentences
Bowlers should practise both toss and tice.
VVhat ſtrong enchantments tice my yeelding ſoule […]
Hath ſome fond lover tic'd thee to thy bane? / And vvilt thou leave the Church, and love a ſtie?
Have I not reaſon, think you, to look pale? / These tvvo have ’ticed me hither to this place: […]
Word Forms
- tices
- ticing
- ticed
Synonyms for tice
Depending on context, synonyms include yorker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prac, wicket, tosh, snick, delivery, return.
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