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leg stump

American

noun

Cricket.

either of the outside stumps at which the batsman takes his position.

Etymology

Origin of leg stump

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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The deflation of a leg stump knocked back with the clock barely beyond midnight.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Tevin Imlach was the next to go when Kuldeep had him given out lbw for 21, a decision that was reviewed but the ball was shown to be hitting leg stump.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

The England man was so sure the review would save him, he began to mark his guard, only for the replay to show umpire's call for shaving the leg stump.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

Smith's unfortunate dismissal soon followed, the ball bumping into his leg stump with just enough force to dislodge the bail.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

It was just a bit short and off the leg stump, so I stepped out—may I bag the paper-knife for a jiffy?

From Mike by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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