Definitions

1. noun

A redleg, in Australian folklore, is a mythical creature said to be a giant lizard, snake, or goanna; alternatively, in the context of cricket, it refers to the red mark or spot on a player’s leg, usually a bruise, caused by being hit by the ball.

“The kids in the village believed in the legend of the redleg, a massive goanna said to inhabit the nearby bush.”

2. noun

In cricket, a redleg is also a player’s injury, especially a bruise, caused by being hit by the ball.

“The player’s redleg made it difficult for him to continue playing the match.”