finger spin

noun

A style of bowling in which the bowler imparts spin to the ball by running his fingers down its side as he releases it; off spin for a right handed bowler and left arm orthodox spin for a left-handed one.

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Meanings

nounfinger spin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableball gamesA style of bowling in which the bowler imparts spin to the ball by running his fingers down its side as he releases it; off spin for a right handed bowler and left arm orthodox spin for a left-handed one.
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