byes
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byes noun
- The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.“Craig's Crew plays the bye next week.”
- An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
- A dwelling.
- A thing not directly aimed at; something which is a secondary object of regard; an object by the way, etc.
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