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Definition of "five-for" [five-for]

  • The feat of a bowler taking five wickets in one innings (noun)

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Use "five-for" in a sentence
  • "Steve Finn took his first Test five-for as England romped home by eight wickets"
  • "Bangladesh 361-8 (Mushfiqur Rahim c Prior b Finn 0) Good delivery, thin outside edge and a straightforward catch by Prior gives Finn a five-for and sends Mushfiqur packing."
  • "They have lost three wickets since lunch; the first two fell to Stuart Meaker, giving him the second five-for of his fledgling career."
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