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noun
The act of hitting the ball with a wristy flick, using the bottom hand as the dominant force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
So called from the flourish completing the stroke, with the bat circled overhead like the blades of a helicopter.
