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umpires

/ˈʌmpaɪərz/

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The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.

Examples :

"The umpires watched the baseball game closely to make sure the players followed the rules. "

sport game job person

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One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.

Examples :

"The umpires called the match fair and square. "

sport person job

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One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.

Examples :

"The umpire called the pitch a strike."

sport game person job

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The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.

Examples :

"The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him."

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A match official on the ground deciding and enforcing the rules during play. As of 2007 the Australian Football League uses 3, or in the past 2 or just 1. The other officials, the goal umpires and boundary umpires, are normally not called just umpires alone.

Examples :

"The baseball game had three umpires to ensure fair play. "

sport job person

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A person who arbitrates between contending parties.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "During the baseball game, the umpires made sure both teams followed the rules and played fairly." "

sport person job

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The official who presides over a curling game.

Examples :

"The umpires watched closely to ensure the curling stones were thrown fairly and landed in the correct scoring area. "

sport game person