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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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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

Cheteshwar Pujara played an arcing outswinger like a man whose boots had been filled with concrete.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021

KL Rahul was drawn into a needless drive and, soon after, Cheteshwar Pujara prodded at a beautiful outswinger.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021

A full-length outswinger to tempt the left-hander, a classic nick, and a simple catch for Malan at third slip.

From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2018

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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