diamond duck en · NOUN
Meanings
- Synonym of platinum duck (“score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball of a team's innings”).
- The situation where a batsman is dismissed without facing a ball (most usually run out from the non-striker's end, but alternatively stumped or run out off a wide delivery).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diamond ducks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |