inning

[in-ing] / ˈɪn ɪŋ /

NOUN

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

round shot stint stretch

STRONG

accomplishment act action bit bout crack deed favor fling gesture go hitch move period routine say service shift spell succession time tour trick try watch

WEAK

go around

Antonyms

STRONG

cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stagnation stoppage

Example Sentences

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The final ledger: Six shutout innings, 10 strikeouts as a pitcher.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sun peaked for an inning while Aaron Ashby pitched and, from my position in the first base well, I was able to make a wide frame.

From BBC

Neser played his first Test for three years in the second match of the series in Brisbane, and claimed five wickets in England's second innings.

From BBC

However, he was limited to only 12.4 overs in Australia's second innings, and a scan on Tuesday in Melbourne revealed the side injury.

From BBC

Those stats can in part be put down to match situations - for example Australia needing only 65 in their second innings in Brisbane and therefore able to attack and reach their target in 10 overs.

From BBC