• Sin-bin

    Full definition of sin-bin

    Noun

    sin-bin

    (plural sin-bins)
    1. Alternative form of sin bin
      • 2011, September 18, Ben Dirs, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 41-10 Georgia, Hooker Dylan Hartley was sent to the sin-bin after yet another infringement at the breakdown and, on the stroke of half-time, Georgia's territorial advantage finally told when number eight Basilaia surged over from the base of the scrum for a try next to the posts.

    Verb

    1. (sports) To send (a player) to the sin bin, to temporarily dismiss from the playing field.
      • 2011, February 4, Gareth Roberts , Wales 19-26 England, That is how it stayed until the break and just when Wales needed to keep their composure, tight-head prop Mitchell was sin-binned for killing the ball at a ruck and Flood kicked the penalty.
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