short leg
The term "short leg" has distinct meanings in sports, medicine, and finance, each relevant to its field.
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Definition
B2Cricket
(sports)A fielding position close to the batsman on the leg side.
Example
- The fielder at short leg took a brilliant catch to dismiss the batsman.
C1Medicine
(medical)A condition where one leg is shorter than the other.
Example
- She was diagnosed with a short leg, which required corrective surgery.
C2Finance
(technical)A contract in an options spread where an individual holds a short position.
Example
- In a bull call spread, the higher strike call is the short leg.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "short leg":
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