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Chinaman

Noun:

1. A term historically used to refer to a person of Chinese descent.
2. In cricket, a left-arm slow bowler whose bowling action spins the ball in the opposite direction from a regular off-spinner.
3. (Offensive) In some contexts, a derogatory term used to discriminate or racially abuse individuals of Chinese origin.

Usage in Sentence:

1. There is a vibrant Chinatown in San Francisco, home to many immigrants of Chinese descent.
2. The batsman struggled to play the Chinaman's tricky deliveries.
3. Using racial slurs like "Chinaman" is unacceptable and promotes discrimination.

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