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arm ball
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈɑːm ˌbɔːl/ us /ˈɑːrm ˌbɑːl/
in cricket, an occasion where a spin bowler(= a player who throws the ball in such a way that it changes direction when it hits the ground) throws the ball in a way that makes it go straight on and not change direction in the usual way:
He got a lot of batsmen out with his arm ball.
Smith edged an arm ball and was caught by the wicketkeeper.
She was bowled by a well-disguised arm ball.
I was hit on the pad by an arm ball.
Ashwin varied his flight and made liberal use of his arm ball.
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