leg hit

noun

, Cricket.

1. a hit made into leg.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leg hit¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

“They said when I rolled over that my leg hit the guy who was turning up field,” Dissly said.

From Seattle Times

It appeared that Gregorius’ leg hit Schwarber in the face.

From Seattle Times

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

But that evening Jo fancied that Beth’s eyes rested on the lively, dark face beside her with peculiar pleasure, and that she listened with intense interest to an account of some exciting cricket match, though the phrases, ‘caught off a tice’, ‘stumped off his ground’, and ‘the leg hit for three’, were as intelligible to her as Sanskrit.

From Literature

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