Plural of 'on,' or in cricket and other sports, a position or turn; also used informally for ongoing situations.
The word 'on' derives from Old English 'on' with roots in Proto-Germanic. The plural 'ons' is uncommon and typically used in specialized contexts like sports.
In cricket, the 'on' side is positioned relative to the batter's body, not the field—this creates confusing left-handed vs. right-handed perspectives that have led to countless amateur cricket mishaps.
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