blockhole

noun — 2 senses

blockhole

noun

Etymology From block + hole.

1

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A small depression in the pitch caused by batsmen tapping their bats on the point where they have taken block.

2

Broadly The approximate place where the toe of the bat touches the pitch when a batsman is taking guard.

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