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Definition of No ball
1. Noun. Unlawfully delivered ball in cricket. "The umpire called it a no ball"
Generic synonyms: Bowling
Definition of No ball
1. Noun. (cricket) A ball delivered by a bowler in violation of any of the various laws; the extra run then credited to the batting side; the signal, with an arm outstretched, then made by the umpire. ¹
2. Verb. (cricket of a bowler) To bowl a no ball. ¹
3. Verb. (cricket of an umpire) To call and signal a no ball. ¹
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