on drive

The term "on drive" is specific to cricket, describing a particular type of shot played by the batsman.

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Definition

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(sports)A shot where the batsman swings the bat vertically to hit the ball along the ground towards the mid-on region.

Example

  • He executed a perfect on drive, sending the ball straight past the bowler.

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(sports, verb)To play a shot where the bat is swung vertically, directing the ball along the ground towards mid-on.

Example

  • She managed to on drive the ball with precision.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on drive":

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