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Meaning of bowled

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bowled

Pronunciation:/bɔʊld//boʊld/

verb

Definitions

  1. To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.

  2. To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).

  3. To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.

    Example: We were bowled rapidly along the road.

  4. To pelt or strike with anything rolled.

adverb

Definitions

  1. (Dismissed) by the bowled ball hitting and breaking the batsman's wicket.