ILLINGWORTH


Meaning of ILLINGWORTH in English

Ill ‧ ing ‧ worth, Ray /ˈɪlɪŋwɜːθ $ -wərθ/ BrE AmE

(1932–) a ↑ cricket er born in Yorkshire, England, famous as a SPIN BOWLER (=bowler in cricket who deliberately makes the ball turn very quickly so that it is difficult for the opponent to hit) during the late 1960s and 1970s. He was captain of the England team from 1969 to 1973.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.