outswing

noun, verb — 4 senses

outswing

noun

Etymology From out- + swing.

1

An outward swinging motion.

2

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The swing of the ball through the air, in a direction away from the batsman.

Synonyms: away swing
Antonyms: inswing

outswing

verb

Etymology From out- + swing.

1

To swing outward.

2

To surpass in swinging.

I ain't no Paul Bunyan, but I can outswing anybody you can name with an axe.1939, United States. Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Consumers' Guide (volumes 6-7, page 3)

Derived terms: outswinger

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