outside edge

noun, verb — 5 senses

outside edge

noun

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The edge of a bat farthest from the body of the batsman.

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A deflection of a ball off of the outside edge of a bat, often to the slips or wicket keeper for a catch.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skating, Sports The edge of the blade or side of the wheels facing away from the other foot.

outside edge

verb

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports To hit the ball with the outside edge of the bat.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skating, Sports To place one's weight on the outside edge of the skate, thereby moving in a curve in that direction.

Related terms: top edge, bottom edge, inside edge

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