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round-arm

/ˈraʊnd ɑːm/

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adjective

/ˈraʊnd ɑːm/formalbritishsportobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, используемый в основном в крикете, описывающий стиль подачи, при котором рука движется горизонтально на уровне плеча. Как прилагательное, в настоящее время в значительной степени устарело за пределами исторического контекста крикета.

An old-fashioned term, primarily used in cricket, describing a style of bowling where the arm is swung horizontally at shoulder height. As an adjective, it is now largely obsolete outside of historical cricket contexts.

  1. With the arm swung round at shoulder heightC1formalbritishsport

    Describes a style of throwing or bowling, especially in cricket, where the arm is swung horizontally at shoulder height rather than overarm or underarm.

    ruС боковым замахом

    • The bowler delivered the ball with a round-arm action.
    • Round-arm bowling was once a controversial technique in cricket.
    • He practiced his round-arm throw to improve his accuracy.

    Synonymsside arm

Forms
  • more round-arm comparative form
  • most round-arm superlative form

adverb

/ˈraʊnd.ɑːm/C2formalbritishsportobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее наречие, используемое в крикете, означающее 'с действием подачи, при котором рука движется горизонтально на уровне плеча, а не над головой или снизу'. Описывает специфический стиль подачи, распространённый в XIX веке, но ныне в значительной степени устаревший в современной игре.

An archaic adverb used in cricket, meaning 'with a bowling action where the arm is swung horizontally at shoulder height rather than over the head or underarm.' It describes a specific style of bowling that was common in the 19th century but is now largely obsolete in modern play.

  1. With an outward or horizontal swing of the armC2formalbritish

    Describes a style of throwing or bowling where the arm moves in a horizontal or outward arc, rather than over the shoulder.

    ruКруговым движением руки

    • He bowled round-arm, surprising the batsman with the unusual angle.
    • The coach taught the players to throw round-arm for better accuracy.
    • In cricket, round-arm bowling was once a controversial technique.

    Synonymsside armsidearm

Forms
  • more round-arm comparative form
  • most round-arm superlative form