Peach

Peach

A delivery bowled by a fast bowler described as unplayable, usually a really good delivery that a batsman gets out to, or one that is too good that the batsmen cannot even edge.

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peach

Sports; Cricket

A delivery bowled by a fast bowler described as unplayable, usually a really good delivery that a batsman gets out to, or one that is too good that the batsmen cannot even edge.

peach

Culinary arts; Cooking

Native to China, this fruit came to Europe (and subsequently to the New World) via Persia, hence its ancient appellation Persian apple. Throughout its evolution, the peach has ...

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Fruits & vegetables; Fruits

This fruit is third in importance in the U.S. (behind apples and second-place oranges). There are two general classifications: Freestone, in which the pit falls freely away from ...

peach

Science; General science

A deciduous fruit tree species ( Prunus persica ) that originated and was first cultivated in western China. It is adapted to relatively moderate climates in the temperate zone. ...

peach

Biology; Botany

Prunus Persica, a decidous tree, native to China and South Asia, where it was first cultivated.

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Medical; Health care; Medicine

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch is the source of peaches.

bowling analysis

Sports; Cricket

A shorthand statistical notation summarising a bowler's performance.

bowling figures

Sports; Cricket

A shorthand statistical notation summarising a bowler's performance.

back spin

Sports; Cricket

A delivery which has a rotation backwards so that after pitching it immediately slows down, or bounces lower and skids on to the batsman.

under-spin

Sports; Cricket

A delivery which has a rotation backwards so that after pitching it immediately slows down, or bounces lower and skids on to the batsman.

nightwatchman

Sports; Cricket

In a first-class game, a lower order batsman sent in when the light is dimming to play out the remaining overs of the day in order to protect more valuable batsmen for the next ...