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

I have a natural leg-break which baffles fellows frightfully.

From Project Gutenberg

“You see, my natural leg-break will take the ball dead into the wicket every time,” he said.

From Project Gutenberg