Yorker

Pronunciation: /jɔrkər/

Definitions of Yorker

noun a type of delivery in cricket that pitches on or near the batsman's feet

Example Sentences

A1 A Yorker is a type of delivery in cricket.

A2 The bowler bowled a perfect Yorker to dismiss the batsman.

B1 The fast bowler is known for his deadly Yorkers in the final overs.

B2 The batsman was caught off guard by the unexpected Yorker from the bowler.

C1 The Yorker delivery is considered one of the most effective weapons in a bowler's arsenal.

C2 The bowler's Yorker was so well executed that it shattered the stumps of the batsman.

Examples of Yorker in a Sentence

formal The bowler delivered a perfect Yorker that uprooted the batsman's stumps.

informal Did you see that Yorker the bowler just bowled? It was unplayable!

slang That Yorker was an absolute peach! The batsman had no chance.

figurative Her witty remark was a Yorker that left everyone in stitches.

Grammatical Forms of Yorker

• past tense: Yorkered
• plural: Yorkers
• comparative: more Yorker
• superlative: most Yorker
• present tense: Yorker
• future tense: will Yorker
• perfect tense: have Yorkered
• continuous tense: is Yorkering
• singular: Yorker
• positive degree: Yorker
• infinitive: to Yorker
• gerund: Yorkering
• participle: Yorkering

Origin and Evolution of Yorker

First Known Use: 1784 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Yorker' originated in England, specifically in the city of York.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in cricket to refer to a specific type of delivery, the term 'Yorker' has since evolved to also describe a fast and unexpected ball in baseball, as well as a type of pitch in bowling.