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leg hit

noun

, Cricket.
  1. a hit made into leg.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of leg hit1

First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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