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Definition of popping crease

cricket
: a line 4 feet in front of and parallel with either bowling crease that marks the forward limit of the batsman's ground

History and Etymology for popping crease

from gerund of pop entry 1

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“Popping crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popping%20crease. Accessed 3 Oct. 2022.

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