Also see here for a map of the cot/caught merger in the US.
This word, as contrasted with cot, is somewhat famous among linguists. See here for the story.
Cricket jargon - one of the ways in which a batsman can be given out. It occurs when a ball is hit by the batsman and then, before bouncing, is fairly caught by a member of the opposing team within the field of play.
Also see here for a map of the cot/caught merger in the US.
This word, as contrasted with cot, is somewhat famous among linguists. See here for the story.
Cricket jargon - one of the ways in which a batsman can be given out. It occurs when a ball is hit by the batsman and then, before bouncing, is fairly caught by a member of the opposing team within the field of play.