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innings.

One side's (from when the first player begins to bat, until the last player is out) or individual player's turn to bat or the runs scored during those durations.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪn.ɪŋz/UK
  1. One side's (from when the first player begins to bat, until the last player is out) or individual player's turn to bat or the runs scored during those durations.

  2. A comparable period of play in croquet or roque.

  3. The time during which any party is in possession of power, or enjoying good luck, etc.; a turn of any kind.

    UK
  4. A person's lifespan.

    UK · euphemistic
Where this word comes from

From the old verb inn (“to house corn”).

noun/ˈɪn.ɪŋz/UK
  1. plural of inning

    form-of · plural
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