RUNOUT

Run out

Run out is a method of dismissal in the sport of cricket. It is governed by Law 38 of the Laws of cricket.

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run out

Noun

Verb

  1. To use up; to consume all of something.
    If this hot weather continues, we will run out of ice cream.
  2. To expire, to come to an end.
    My driving licence runs out next week, so I had better renew it now.
    The option will run out next week and I can't get it extended.
  3. To get a batsman out via a run out (see above); or, to be got out in this way.
  4. To extend a piece of material, or clothing.
    If I run out these curtains, they will fit the windows in the drawing room.
  5. To conclude in, to end up


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runout

Noun

  1. Something that has been run out.
  2. A run out, a running out. The method of getting out in which a batsman, in making a run, has not reached the popping crease when a fielder breaks his wicket with the ball.


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