opener
/ˈəʊpnə(r)/noun
उच्चारण ओप्नर
खोलने का औज़ार, ओपनर
Core word
noun
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(usually in compounds) a tool that is used to open things
खोलने का औज़ार, ओपनर
- a tin opener
- a bottle opener
- Can you pass me the tin opener, please?
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- Every hotel room had a wine opener, but nobody could find a bottle opener.
- She keeps a letter opener on her desk for opening post.
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the first in a series of things such as sports matches or games, or the first song or event in a show
(किसी शृंखला का) पहला मैच या कार्यक्रम
- India won the series opener by six wickets.
- The tournament opener between Mumbai and Delhi was watched by millions.
- The film was a gripping opener to the festival.
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- Their first match was a thrilling opener to the season.
- The band chose a lively song as the opener for the concert.
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(in cricket) either of the two batters who start the innings
सलामी बल्लेबाज़, ओपनर
- Rohit Sharma is one of India's most successful openers.
- The new opener scored a fifty on his debut.
- The openers put on a hundred runs before the first wicket fell.
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- Arjun was promoted to opener after scoring heavily in the nets.
- A good opener must face the new ball with patience.
§Grammar and usage
An eye-opener is an event or experience that surprises you and shows you something you did not know before.
Eye-opener ऐसी घटना या अनुभव है जो आपको चौंकाकर कोई ऐसी बात दिखा देता है जो आप पहले नहीं जानते थे।