yorker

Meanings

• noun

  A type of cricket delivery where the ball is bowled with an action that results in it spinning sharply from end to end and bouncing very close to the batsman's feet.

  - "The fast bowler bowled a yorker to the batsman, who managed to dig it out."
  - "The yorker swung back in sharply, hitting the batsman on the pads."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

sandshoe crusher , tice

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yorker
horker , orker

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Variants

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New York , New York City , New Yorker

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'yorker' is not definitively known, but it is believed to have originated from the Yorkshire county in England, where cricket originated.

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Trivia

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1. A yorker is also sometimes referred to as a 'full toss' or a 'ball-toss'.

2. The fastest recorded yorker was bowled by Shane Bond of New Zealand, who managed to deliver it at a speed of 156.2 km/h (97.1 mph).

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Related Concepts

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1. cricket: A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each.

2. fast bowling: A style of bowling in cricket where the ball is bowled at high speed to make it difficult for the batsman to score runs.

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Culture

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In cricket, a yorker is a delivery that is considered a crucial part of a fast bowler's arsenal. It is often used to try and dismiss the batsman, as it can be difficult to hit for runs and can result in a wicket if the batsman fails to make contact.

How to Memorize "yorker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cricket ball spinning sharply as it is released from the bowler's hand, bouncing close to the batsman's feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yorker' with the idea of a fast, spinning cricket ball that bounces close to the batsman's feet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Yorker' starts with the same letters as 'Yorkshire', the county where cricket originated.

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