offbreak

/ˈɒfbreɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

In cricket, a type of delivery where the ball is released so that it turns from the off side to the leg side as it approaches the batsman.

“The bowler successfully bowled an offbreak to catch the batsman off guard.”

Synonyms

  • off-breaker
  • swinger

Antonyms

  • inswinger