umpire
Pronunciation:
/ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/noun
Definitions
The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.
One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.
One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.
Example: The umpire called the pitch a strike.
The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.
Example: The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him.
verb
Definitions
To act as an umpire in a game.
To decide as an umpire.
Synonyms:arbitratesettle