innings

Etymology 1
From the old verb.

Noun

 * 1)  One side's (from when the first player begins to bat, until the last player is out) or individual player's turn to bat or the runs scored during those durations.
 * 2) A comparable period of play in croquet or roque.
 * 3)  The time during which any party is in possession of power, or enjoying good luck, etc.; a turn of any kind.
 * 4)  A person's lifespan.

Usage notes

 * In British English, is used for both singular and plural, with the corresponding grammatical agreement (e.g.  vs. ). The form  is not heard (except in connection with baseball or softball).

Translations

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