sixes
noun
Meaning
- The digit or figure 6.
- (by ellipsis of six o'clock) Rear, behind (rear side of something).
- An event whereby a batsman hits a ball which does not bounce before passing over a boundary in the air, resulting in an award of 6 runs for the batting team.
- A touchdown.
- Small beer sold at six shillings per barrel.
- A pair of sixes.
- Short for six of one, half a dozen of the other.
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