leg hit

noun

, Cricket.

1. a hit made into leg.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leg hit¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Just before his leg hit the sack at second, Bonfire stole a glance toward left field.

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The advantages of the position are readily discovered when there is a chance of a cut or a leg-hit.

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And now a word or two with regard to the three leg hits—the draw, the forward, and the backward leg hit.

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Then there's one near my thigh—it's sticking in yet: one in my leg—hit the bone—that fellow hurts!

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He began by a graceful cut for two, and followed it up by a square leg hit clean out of the ground.

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