round-arm

• Término obsoleto usado principalmente en el críquet, que describe un estilo de lanzamiento en el que el brazo se mueve horizontalmente a la altura del hombro. Como adjetivo, hoy en día está en gran medida anticuado fuera del contexto histórico del críquet.

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.

   Brazo horizontal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosside arm

• Adverbio obsoleto usado en el críquet que indica un estilo de lanzamiento en el que el brazo se mueve horizontalmente a la altura del hombro, en lugar de por encima de la cabeza o por debajo. Describe un tipo de entrega característico del siglo XIX, hoy en gran medida en desuso en el juego moderno.

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.

   con el brazo en horizontal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosside armsidearm