skyer

The batsman played a skyer that was caught at the boundary.

Definition

1. Noun (chiefly British, sports):
   • In cricket, a "skyer" refers to a type of shot or hit that sends the ball high into the air, typically resulting in a catch by a fielder.

Usage Examples

• (A high, looping shot in cricket.)
• (A poorly timed shot that goes high.)

Advanced Usage

• "to sky" (verb form): to hit a ball high into the air, especially in cricket or baseball.
  • The player skied the ball straight up, and the wicketkeeper took the catch. (He struck the ball upward, making it easy to catch.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sky (verb): to hit or throw something high into the air.

  • He skied the ball over the boundary for a six. (He struck it high and far.)

• Skyscraper (noun): a very tall building (unrelated to cricket usage).

Synonyms

• Lofted shot: a shot that sends the ball high.
• High ball: a ball that travels upward (general term).

Phrasal Verbs

• Sky out: (informal) to hit a ball so high that it is easily caught.
  • The batsman skied out to deep square leg. (He hit a high catch to a fielder.)

Related Idioms

• Sky-high: extremely high (not specific to cricket).
  • The prices of tickets went sky-high after the match. (Very expensive.)

Note

This term is most commonly encountered in cricket commentary or writing. In other sports like baseball, a similar concept is called a "pop-up" or "fly ball."