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limited-over, a. Cricket.
Brit. |ˌlɪmɪtɪdˈəʊvə|, U.S. |ˌlɪmɪdɪdˈoʊvər|
Forms: α. 19– limited-over; β. 19– limited-overs
[In α forms ‹limited adj. + over n.3 In β forms ‹limited adj. + the plural of over n.3]
Designating or relating to a single-innings match in which there is a maximum limit on the number of overs each side's innings can last.
1966Times 2 Dec. 6/11 Do you support the idea of limited-over matches? 1975Economist (Nexis) 11 Jan. 24 These limited-over matches and the employment of players from overseas are necessary for the financial health of the game. 1983B. Willis & A. Lee Captain's Diary ix. 150 A grasp of limited-over batting tactics which has too frequently been absent from our game. 2001Sun 27 Jan. (TV Mag.) 42/4 Highlights of the 10th Carlton Series limited-overs clash between Australia and Zimbabwe. |