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half-century

noun

Definitions

  1. A period of fifty years, half of a century.

  2. A score of 50 runs by a single batsman in one innings

    • He brought up his half-century with a powerful drive past offspinner Dan Cullen, whose seven overs cost 0-52.

  3. A score of 50 points in a single game.

    • Selby's charge continued with a half-century in the 30th frame and a fluked red set him on the way to winning the 31st frame.

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