Chinaman (Noun)
Meaning 1
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The opposing team's left-handed bowler had mastered the art of delivering a chinaman that left the right-handed batsman completely flummoxed.
- A well-bowled chinaman by the left-arm spinner resulted in a crucial wicket for the team.
- The batsman was out foxed by the chinaman that turned sharply from off to leg.
- The chirpy wicket-keeper took a sharp catch after the Chinaman found the batsman's edge.
- Team Captain opted for a left-handed spinner to include a variation of chinaman and googly in their bowling attack.