Definition of Bodyline

1. Noun. (cricket) A tactic (now illegal) employed by the fielding side characterised by bowling fast short-pitched balls aimed at the batsman rather than the wicket. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bodyline

1. in cricket, a fast bowl at the batsman's body [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bodyline

bodycolour
bodycon
bodye
bodyes
bodyfat
bodyguard
bodyguarded
bodyguarding
bodyguards
bodyhair
bodyhairs
bodying
bodyism
bodyless
bodylessness
bodyline (current term)
bodyliner
bodyliners
bodylines
bodymaster
bodymasters
bodynet
bodynets
bodypaint
bodypart
bodyparts
bodyshell
bodyshells
bodyside
bodyslam

Literary usage of Bodyline

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. St. Lucia by Don Philpott (2005)
"... including the luxurious all inclusive Sandals Halcyon. The Mall has a number of eateries and shops including bodyline, Grasshopper arts and crafts, ..."

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