round-arm

• Termo usado principalmente no críquete para descrever um estilo de arremesso em que o braço se move horizontalmente na altura do ombro; como adjetivo, está hoje em grande parte em desuso fora do contexto histórico do críquete.

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.

   Com o braço na altura do ombro

   • 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.

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• Advérbio arcaico usado no críquete, significando 'com um movimento de arremesso em que o braço se move horizontalmente na altura do ombro, em vez de por cima da cabeça ou por baixo'. Descreve um estilo de arremesso específico, comum no século XIX, mas hoje em grande parte obsoleto no jogo 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.

   Com movimento circular do braço

   • 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.

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