leg hit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leg hit
First recorded in 1830–40
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“They said when I rolled over that my leg hit the guy who was turning up field,” Dissly said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
It appeared that Gregorius’ leg hit Schwarber in the face.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2022
Reserve guard Scott Wedman, who later suffered a hairline fracture in his left leg, hit a corner jumper with 14 seconds left to boost the Celtics into a 124-121 victory, tying the series.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2022
It appeared Ovechkin’s left leg hit Konecny awkwardly, and the 36-year-old had a pronounced limp as he left the ice.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2021
Run! run! run!” he roared, and then joined in the hand-clapping, for Hodson had made a splendid leg hit, which brought us in four, and two more from an overthrow.
From Burr Junior by H. C. (Harold C.) Earnshaw
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