umpire

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/ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ English

Definitions

noun

The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.
One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.
One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.“The umpire called the pitch a strike.”
The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.“The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him.”

verb

To act as an umpire in a game.
To decide as an umpire.

Related words

Synonyms

arbitrate settle referee ump arbitrator arbiter magistrate judge ref adjudicator honourable chair umpire umpire-in-chief chair match referee umpireship crew chief fauteuil

Associated

linesman officiate odi pitman rowed batter icc stood batsman bowler toss

Rhymes

desire acquire pyre prior sire fire quagmire enquire require satire

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