Meaning of the word "leg before wicket" in English
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leg before wicket
US /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
UK /leɡ bɪˈfɔː ˈwɪkɪt/
Phrase
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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
Example:
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The umpire gave him out leg before wicket, much to the crowd's dismay.
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The bowler appealed for leg before wicket, but the umpire shook his head.
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