I. inn·ing ˈiniŋ, -nēŋ
present part of inn
II. in·ning noun
( -s )
Etymology: in sense 1, from gerund of in (III) ; in sense 2, from in (II) + -ing
1.
a. : the act of taking in, gathering, or enclosing ; specifically : the act of reclaiming land especially from the sea or a marsh
b. innings plural : reclaimed lands
2.
a. innings plural but singular or plural in construction : a division of a cricket match in which one side continues batting until ten players are retired or the side declares ; also : the time a player stays as a batsman until he is out, until ten teammates are out, or until his side declares
b. : a team's turn at bat in baseball ending with the third out ; also : a division consisting of a turn at bat for each team
c. : a division of a contest in other sports (as a turn at serving in badminton, two throws by one player or two throws by each contestant in horseshoes, or a player's turn in croquet)
d. : a chance or turn for action or accomplishment (as to display one's prowess, caliber, or ability)
the factual … romance has had its inning — Parker Tyler
the young conductor who is currently having his innings — Douglas Watt
the opposition party now had its innings
keep silent in order to give the adversary his inning — Edmond Taylor