good length
The term "good length" is primarily used in cricket to describe an ideal delivery, but it can also apply to other contexts indicating an optimal length.
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Definition
B2Cricket
(sport)A delivery that lands at a spot where the batsman is unsure whether to play a front-foot or back-foot shot, making it challenging to score.
Example
- The bowler consistently hit a good length, making it hard for the batsman to score runs.
B1General
(common)An appropriate or optimal length for a specific purpose or context.
Example
- The article was of good length, providing enough detail without being too lengthy.
Similar
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