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leg hit

American  

noun

Cricket.
  1. a hit made into leg.


Etymology

Origin of leg hit

First recorded in 1830–40


Example Sentences

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“They said when I rolled over that my leg hit the guy who was turning up field,” Dissly said.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

It appeared that Gregorius’ leg hit Schwarber in the face.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2022

It appeared Ovechkin’s left leg hit Konecny awkwardly, and the 36-year-old had a pronounced limp as he left the ice.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2021

Washington, again without starting shooting guard Bradley Beal as he recovers from a stress reaction in his right leg, hit its first four shots of the game.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 24, 2015

‘I fell off a tree, and my leg hit a branch on the way down.’ p.

From The Disentanglers by Andrew Lang

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