leg hit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leg hit
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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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
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
Washington, again without starting shooting guard Bradley Beal as he recovers from a stress reaction in his right leg, hit its first four shots of the game.
From Washington Times • Feb. 24, 2015
He began by a graceful cut for two, and followed it up by a square leg hit clean out of the ground.
From The Missioner by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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