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six
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
2. a numeral, 6, VI, etc., representing this number
3. something representing, represented by, or consisting of six units, such as a playing card with six symbols on it
4. Cricket
a. a stroke in which the ball crosses the boundary without bouncing
b. the six runs scored for such a stroke
5. a division of a Brownie Guide or Cub Scout pack


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The cartoons based on Ian Botham and Alan Lamb have been hit for six and will be replaced by a new QSM advertising campaign at the start of the barbecue season, when there is a surge in beef and lamb buying.
All-rounder Sobers once hit six sixes in an over whereas all-batsman Broad (right) has been hit for six sixes in an over.
More than 230 children from Vale of Glamorgan primary schools were literally hit for six when West Indies cricketing legend Sir Gary Sobers popped in to watch their annual Kwik Cricket tournament.
 
 
 
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