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all-rounder

[awl-roun-der]

noun

  1. a person of great versatility or wide-ranging skills.

    The job needs an all-rounder who knows sales, accounting, and something about computers.



all-rounder

noun

  1. a versatile person, esp in a sport

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of all-rounder1

1855–60; all (a)round + -er 1
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Australia all-rounder Beau Webster said his side will look to capitalise on any signs that South Africa's reputation as chokers is preying on their minds.

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Married to Maddie in April, the newlyweds only had time for a few days away in Tasmania before Australia all-rounder Webster began his stint at Warwickshire.

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West Indies, who were again without star all-rounder Hayley Matthews because of a shoulder injury, had slipped to 4-3 inside the first four overs after England chose to bowl first under gloomy skies.

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Former England all-rounder Wright rejected the suggestion that the lack of clarity around Bethell's position could unsettle the established members of the squad.

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Bashir took a career-best nine wickets in the match and, crucially, Stokes looked fit enough to play a full role as an all-rounder.

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