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outswing

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An outward swinging motion.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The swing of the ball through the air, in a direction away from the batsman.

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Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To swing outward.

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To surpass in swinging.

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Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úd Proto-Germanic *ūt Proto-Germanic *ūt- Old English ūt- Middle English ut- English out- English swing English outswing From out- + swing.