Definition

The movement of a ball in the air that goes away from the player hitting it, often used in sports like cricket.

Example

The bowler delivered an outswing that surprised the batsman.

Conversation

Did you see that last cricket match?

Yeah, it was incredible! The bowler had an amazing outswing.

I know! It really kept the batsman guessing.

Exactly, those kinds of deliveries make the game so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outswing → It is formed from "out-" (meaning outside or outward) and "swing" (from Old English "swingan", meaning to swing or move back and forth). The word "outswing" refers to a movement that swings outward or away from a central point.

Memory Tip

Think of something moving 'outward' ('out-') in a 'swinging' motion — that's what outswing means.

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