inside edge

noun

The edge of a bat closest to the body of the batsman.

Meanings

nouninside edge (plural inside edges)

plural inside edges

  1. ball gamesThe edge of a bat closest to the body of the batsman.
  2. ball gamesA deflection of a ball off of the inside edge of a bat, sometimes to the wicket keeper for a catch.
  3. hobbiesThe edge of the blade or side of the wheels facing towards the other foot.
verbinside edge (third-person singular simple present inside edges, present participle inside edging, simple past and past participle inside edged)

present singular third person inside edges · participle present inside edging · participle past inside edged · past inside edged

  1. ball gamesTo hit the ball with the inside edge of the bat.
  2. hobbiesTo place one's weight on the inside edge of the skate, thereby moving in a curve in that direction.
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APA

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Chicago

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