leg-break

[ leg-breyk ]

noun

, Cricket.

1. a ball deviating to the off side from the leg side when bowled.

leg break

noun

1. cricket a bowled ball that spins from leg to off on pitching

Word History and Origins

Origin of leg-break¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The goalkeeper, 41, has played three times - in the Scottish Cup - since a year out with a double leg break.

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The two-weight UFC champion suggested he exited the pool to focus on recovering from the leg break, which was an option not previously open to fighters recovering from serious injuries.

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Bairstow and Foakes played together last summer as England began their Test revival under Ben Stokes, before the former's double leg break gave Harry Brook a chance.

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England will also hope to have Roy's old opening partner Jonny Bairstow back after the double leg break that has kept him out since September.

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It will not be the circumstances he would have chosen, but Zander Clark will be thrust into the spotlight following Saturday's horrific leg break suffered by Hearts and Scotland number one Craig Gordon.

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