Umpire

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Verb 1.3 Trivia

English

Noun

umpire

1. (cricket) One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.
2. (baseball) One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.

   The umpire called the pitch a strike.

3. (American football) The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.

   The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him.

Verb

umpire

1. (cricket) To act as an umpire in a game of Cricket.

Trivia

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