outswinger

American

[out-swing-er] / ˈaʊtˌswɪŋ ər /

noun

Cricket.

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

outswinger British

/ ˈaʊtˌswɪŋə /

noun

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

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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

Wagner is straight back to it, with another outswinger to Panrt, but, sure enough, he turns it through midwicket for two.

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2021

And Sheringham was central to United taking the lead, cleverly shielding the ball for Beckham to absolutely focus an outswinger that spat, shrieked and hissed past Seaman when nothing of the sort seemed remotely possible.

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2020

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