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short leg — noun : a fielding position in cricket on the leg side relatively close to the batsman; also : a player fielding in this position compare long leg; see cricket illustration * * * short leg noun (cricket) A fielder, or a fielding position, very… … Useful english dictionary
Short Leg — Any contract in an option spread in which an individual holds a short position. If a trader has created an option spread by purchasing a put option and selling a call option, the trader s short position on the call would be considered the short… … Investment dictionary
short-leg|ged — «SHRT LEHG ihd, LEHGD», adjective. having short legs … Useful english dictionary
short leg — /ʃɔt ˈlɛg/ (say shawt leg) noun Cricket 1. the on side fielding position close to and more or less square of the person batting; bat pad. 2. a fielder in this position; bat pad …
short leg brace — popular term for an orthosis of the lower limb that does not have a knee component, such as an ankle foot orthosis … Medical dictionary
forward short leg — noun Cricket 1. a fielding position in front of the wicket on the leg side close to the person batting. 2. a fielder in this position …
leg — {{11}}leg (n.) late 13c., from a Scandinavian source akin to O.N. leggr leg, bone of the arm or leg, from P.Gmc. *lagjaz, with no certain ulterior connections, perhaps from a PIE root meaning to bend [Buck]. Cf. Ger. Bein leg, in O.H.G. bone, leg … Etymology dictionary
Leg warmer — Leg warmers are coverings for the lower legs, similar to socks but thicker and generally footless. Leg warmers were originally dancewear worn by ballet and other classic dancers. Leg warmers are thought by some dancers to warm the lower calf, but … Wikipedia
Leg theory — is a bowling tactic in the sport of cricket. The term leg theory is somewhat archaic and seldom used any more, but the basic tactic still plays a part in modern cricket.Simply put, leg theory involves concentrating the bowling attack at or near… … Wikipedia
Short form cricket — is a collective term for several modified forms of the sport of cricket, with playing times significantly shorter than more traditional forms of the game. A typical short form cricket match can be completed within two to three hours, compared to… … Wikipedia
