outswinger

[ out-swing-er ]

noun

, Cricket.

1. a ball that when bowled veers from leg side to off side.

outswinger

/ ˈaʊtˌswɪŋə /

noun

1. cricket a ball bowled so as to move from leg to off through the air
2. soccer a ball kicked, esp from a corner, so as to move through the air in a curve away from the goal or the centre

Word History and Origins

Origin of outswinger¹

First recorded in 1915–20; out- + swinger

Example Sentences

In April, he spoke of a new outswinger, specifically made for this occasion.

From BBC

Here she was transformed from the moment a beautiful outswinger was edged by Nahida Khan to Knight at first slip.

From BBC

The hammer blow for England was the loss of prolific captain Root, who was drawn into edging a delicious outswinger from Cameron Green, ensuring his wait for a Test hundred in Australia continues.

From BBC

He goes dot, dot, nick as David Warner wafts at an outswinger, and then he screams for an LBW as Finch goes dancing down the track.

From The Guardian

Cheteshwar Pujara played an arcing outswinger like a man whose boots had been filled with concrete.

From BBC