the ashes

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Synonyms: the masses, thrashes, the dishes

Antonyms: the masses, thrashes, the dishes

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|cricket}} A [[trophy]] played for by England and Australia in [[Test cricket]]; in the form of a small [[urn]] containing the ashes of a [[cremate]]d cricket stump or set of bails.
2. {{lb|en|cricket}} A [[series]] of Test cricket matches played between England and Australia.
3. {{lb|en|rugby league|sports|by extension}} A [[nominal]] trophy contested by England and Australia in other sports, especially rugby league.
4. {{lb|en|rugby league|sports}} A series of such test matches.

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