leg side

noun

The side of the pitch on the same side as the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

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nounleg side (countable and uncountable, plural leg sides)

plural leg sides

  1. countableuncountableball gamesThe side of the pitch on the same side as the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

    Synonyms: on side · Antonyms: off side

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe side of the pitch on the same side as the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

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APA

leg side. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leg%20side

MLA

“leg side.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leg%20side. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “leg side,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leg%20side.

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