outswinger

American  

[out-swing-er] / ˈaʊtˌswɪŋ ər /

noun

Cricket.

1. a ball that when bowled veers from leg side to off side.

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outswinger British  

/ ˈaʊtˌswɪŋə /

noun

1. cricket a ball bowled so as to move from leg to off through the air

2. soccer a ball kicked, esp from a corner, so as to move through the air in a curve away from the goal or the centre

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Etymology

Origin of outswinger

First recorded in 1915–20; out- + swinger

Example Sentences

In April, he spoke of a new outswinger, specifically made for this occasion.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2023

Here she was transformed from the moment a beautiful outswinger was edged by Nahida Khan to Knight at first slip.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2022

The hammer blow for England was the loss of prolific captain Root, who was drawn into edging a delicious outswinger from Cameron Green, ensuring his wait for a Test hundred in Australia continues.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2021

A single takes him to 81 before Denly is beaten by a beautiful outswinger, delivered from wide on the crease.

From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2019

There’s some swing for Kumar, however, and Guptill is beaten later in the over when he gropes at a wider outswinger.

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2019