no ball

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noun
  1. 1

    (cricket) A ball delivered by a bowler in violation of any of the various laws; the extra run then credited to the batting side; the signal, with an arm outstretched, then made by the umpire.

verb
  1. 1

    (cricket, of an umpire) To call and signal a no ball.

  2. 2

    (cricket, of a bowler) To bowl a no ball.