In cricket, the 18s

Slang for the 18s in cricket

The biggest intercollegiate rowing regatta, usually in Fifth Week of Trinity Term. In 2003, both Pembroke Women's 1st VIII boat and Pembroke Men's 1st VIII boat were Head of the River. (The top spot in the whole University.) See Pembroke's Boat Club website: http://www.pembrokerowing.com.

Term used to indicate an eight-oared shell; eight rowers, plus a coxswain.

The first eight facets cut on each of the crown and pavilion of a diamond, placed or ground by a "blocker".