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Reverse swing

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swingnounThe act, or an instance, of swinging.
reverse sweepnoun(cricket) A batsman's shot made by swinging the bat in a horizontal arc from leg to off, normally whilst kneeling.
outswingnounAn outward swinging motion.
inswingnoun(cricket) The swing of a ball through the air in a direction towards the batsman.
in-swingernoun(cricket) A delivery that curves towards the batsman.
slidernounAgent noun of slide: that which slides.
outswingernoun(cricket) a ball that exhibits outswing
off spinnoun(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after pitching, it moves from off to leg (for a right-handed batsman).
counterswingnounA swing in the opposite direction.
leg spinnoun(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after bouncing, it moves from leg to off (for a right-handed batsman).
off-spinnounAlternative form of off spin. [(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after pitching, it moves from off to leg (for a right-handed batsman).]
offspinnounAlternative form of off spin. [(cricket) A style of bowling in which a (right-handed) bowler spins the ball such that, after pitching, it moves from off to leg (for a right-handed batsman).]
driftnoun(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.
backside thrownoun(baseball) The rotation of the knee and lower body of the side of the batter away from the pitcher during a swing.
backspinnernoun(cricket) A ball bowled with backspin
backswingnoun(sports) The preparatory stroke preceding that which produces contact with the target. Normally associated with sports using an implement such as a bat, club, racket or stick.
spinnounRapid circular motion.
finger spinnoun(cricket) A style of bowling in which the bowler imparts spin to the ball by running his fingers down its side as he releases it; off spin for a right handed bowler and left arm orthodox spin for a left-handed one.
zooternoun(furry fandom) A fursuiter.
flippernounIn marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.

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