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bowl out

verb

Definitions

  1. To take all the opponents' wickets (in whatever way) and thus end their innings.

    • They were bowled out for 181.

  2. To dismiss or be dismissed bowled.

  3. To overcome opposition from (a person)

    To overcome opposition from (a person); to remove out of one's way.

    • At least once a year, I go to every grammar school in my constituency—with one exception where the headmaster has managed to keep me out, but I shall bowl him out this year.

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