outswinger

American

[aut-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

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outswinger

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

Murray held with an outswinger down the T. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Andy Murray in action on his way to victory.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 29, 2016

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