stumpcam

See also: stump-cam and stump cam

English

Noun

stumpcam (plural stumpcams)

1. Alternative form of stump cam.
   • 1999, Brian Matthews, “Flags and Banners”, in Rob Steen, editor, The New Ball: The Best New Cricket Writing, volume three (Unlimited Overs), Edinburgh, London: Mainstream Publishing, →ISBN, page 28:

     Coloured clothes, doctored rules, third umpires, stumpcams and various other applications of technology, are neither here nor there; some are good, some not so good.

   • 2001 April, Alex Kidman, “The revolution will not be televised”, in Australian Personal Computer, page 34:

     The high-camera view was excellent, giving the impression you’re watching from the stands, but the stumpcam produced a very fish-eyed picture.

   • 2007, Clive Gifford, So You Think You Know Test Cricket?, Hodder, →ISBN, page 116:

     The 1989–90 series between Pakistan and India was the first time: a white ball had been used; neutral umpires stood; a stumpcam was used; a wicketkeeper took 12 catches?