protected area

noun

Meaning

The central, rectangular area of the pitch onto which the bowlers may not run during their follow through
An area where natural values are protected. The most common definitions of protected areas are those of the IUCN (World Conservation Union) http//www.iucn.org.

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Related words

danger area(English)cricket field(English)square(English)deep point(English)ground(English)wicket(English)deep(English)field restriction(English)

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