leg before wicket
US /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
UK /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
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Leg Before Wicket, LBW
a method of dismissing a batsman in cricket, where the ball hits the batsman's leg or body when it would otherwise have hit the wicket
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The umpire gave him out leg before wicket, much to the crowd's dismay.
Der Schiedsrichter gab ihn Leg Before Wicket aus, sehr zum Leidwesen der Menge.
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The bowler appealed for leg before wicket, but the umpire shook his head.
Der Bowler appellierte auf Leg Before Wicket, aber der Schiedsrichter schüttelte den Kopf.
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