Phrase guide

maiden over

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An over in which no runs are scored.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • In his spell of 6-35, twelve maiden overs were bowled.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(cricket) an over in which no runs are scored

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: maiden

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: over

History

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