all-rounder
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See also: allrounder and all rounder
English[edit]
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Etymology[edit]
From earlier all-round (“versatile”), sense “versatile person” from 1875.[1]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun[edit]
all-rounder (plural all-rounders)
- (chiefly British) A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports. [from 1875]
- (cricket) A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.
- (archaic) A shirt collar going all round the neck and meeting in front.
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Translations[edit]
a person who has many skills
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(cricket) player skilled in both batting and bowling
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “all-round”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.