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vb. (context cricket English) to bat defensively in the last innings of a match in order to force a draw when winning is not possible
Usage examples of "put up the shutters".
Someone had put up the shutters, and the corners of the room lay dim with shadows.
One of the largest stalls bore the name of Breckinridge upon it, and the proprietor, a horsy-looking man, with a sharp face and trim side-whiskers, was helping a boy to put up the shutters.
You remember at that date, when I called upon you in your rooms, how I put up the shutters for fear of air-guns?
One of the largest stalls bore the name of Breckinridge upon it, and the proprietor a horsy-looking man, with a sharp face and trim side-whiskers was helping a boy to put up the shutters.
Vincent Spaulding seemed to know so much about it that I thought he might prove useful, so I just ordered him to put up the shutters for the day and to come right away with me.