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1.nounThe mean line; the level of the top of the main lower-case letters (without ascenders).
2.nounA person's posture or bearing.
3.nounThe bodyline style of bowling.
4.nounThe shape or profile of the body of an animal etc.
5.adjectiveDesignating a form of bowling (now against the rules) characterised by fast, short-pitched balls aimed at the batsman's body or leg stump rather than the wicket.