opener

opener

opener (plural openers)

1. A device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener.
2. (card games) The player who starts the betting.
3. (card games) (in plural openers) Cards of sufficient value to enable a player to open the betting.
4. (theater) The first act in a variety show.
5. (cricket) A batsman who normally plays in the first two positions of an innings.
6. (colloquial) The first in a series of events, items etc.; the first remark or sentence of a conversation.
7. (sports) The first game played in a competition
   • 2011 Septembe 24, Ben Dirs, “Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania”, BBC Sport:

     England were on the scoreboard after only one minute, Wilkinson, who missed five penalties in his sides opener against the Pumas, knocking over a three-pointer from bang in front, despite boos from the crowd.

8. (sports) The first goal or point scored.
   • 2011 January 15, Saj Chowdhury, “Man City 4 - 3 Wolves”, BBC:

     The opener came from a Jarvis ball which struck Aleksandar Kolarov en route to a lively round of pinball between City players before it was poked in by Milijas.

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Altri significati:

(cricket) A batsman who normally plays in the first two positions of an innings.

(card games) ( '''in plural''' openers ) Cards of sufficient value to enable a player to open the betting.

(season) opener

(sports) The first goal or point scored.

A device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener.

(colloquial) The first in a series of events, items etc.; the first remark or sentence of a conversation.

(theater) The first act in a variety show.

(card games) The player who starts the betting.

first act in a variety show

device that opens something

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