blockhole
Appearance
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
[edit]blockhole (plural blockholes)
- (cricket) A small depression in the pitch caused by batsmen tapping their bats on the point where they have taken block.
- (by extension) The approximate place where the toe of the bat touches the pitch when a batsman is taking guard.