adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An inward swinging motion.
2. 2
   The swing of a ball through the air in a direction towards the batsman.

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a bowler who uses inswing in the ball's flight. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

in-swinger

Antonyms

All antonyms

outswing

Etymology

From in- + swing.

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