bowl out
The phrase "bowl out" is predominantly used in cricket to describe the act of dismissing players, but it also has figurative uses.
Definition
B2Cricket
(technical, sports)To dismiss a batsman by hitting the stumps with the ball.
Example
- The bowler managed to bowl out the batsman with a perfect yorker.
B2Cricket
(technical, sports)To take all the wickets of the opposing team, ending their innings.
Example
- The team was bowled out for just 150 runs.
C1General
(figurative)To overcome or eliminate someone from a competition or situation.
Example
- The new policy aims to bowl out any unethical practices in the organization.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bowl out":
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