What is another word for five-for?

Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪvfɔː] (IPA)

The term "five-for" is commonly used in cricket to describe a bowler taking five wickets in a single inning of play. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this accomplishment, including a "five-wicket haul," a "five-fer," or simply a "five-wicket performance." Other terms used by cricket enthusiasts to describe this feat include a "five-wicket bag," a "five-wicket spell," and a "five-wicket burst." In international cricket, a bowler who takes five wickets in a match multiple times is said to have achieved a "five-wicket haul brace," while those who've taken it three times have "taken a hat-trick of five-wicket hauls".

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What are the hypernyms for Five-for?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    five-wicket bag, five-wicket haul, five-wicket spell, five-wicket streak.

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