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crease

verb as in fold, rumple

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"I think, for me, the biggest thing was having come off a long lay-off of Test cricket, getting back on the field, improving my fitness and spending some time at the crease," Bavuma said.

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New Zealand's batters were then hopping about the crease, as Archer showed his teeth with some rasping short balls.

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King weaved a web of magic with her leg-spin, conceding 20 runs from her 10 overs as England got themselves stuck in the crease and looked utterly bewildered.

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On his just third collegiate carry, he exploded upfield through a crease in the defense.

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Out came a few sweets and a sugary drink before she was back at the crease.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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