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Definition of reverse swing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
cricket bowlingTECH. UK in cricket, swing bowling where ball moves opposite to expectationsTECH. UK
- The bowler achieved reverse swing, confusing the batsman..
- Reverse swing can be a game-changer in cricket.
- Mastering reverse swing takes years of practice.
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Expressions with reverse
move backward out of a space
She had to reverse out of the parking spot.
change a situation from bad to good
The team managed to reverse their fortunes with a new coach.
ability to make good things turn bad or worthless
He has a reverse Midas touch with every project.
experience a setback or failure unexpectedly
The team suffered a reverse in the final match.
moving backward or in the opposite direction
The car moved in reverse to park.
start moving backward by using the reverse gear
The car will go into reverse if you shift the gear.
moving backward using the reverse setting
He drove in reverse gear down the narrow street.
arranged in the opposite sequence from the usual one
The list is in reverse order.
gear in a vehicle for moving backwards
He shifted into reverse gear to back out of the driveway..
look at the back of something for more information
See reverse side for more details.
to switch positions or functions with someone
In the play, the actors had to reverse roles for the final scene.
the back side of something
The reverse of the coin shows an eagle.
in a completely opposite way
He thought it was easy, quite the reverse.
change direction and go the opposite way
The ship had to reverse course due to the storm.
the opposite situation or fact is correct
He thought it was easy, but the reverse is true.
commute opposite to usual traffic
His reverse commute means he avoids the morning rush hour.
process of bringing something back to its origin
Reverse import of technology can boost local innovation.
discrimination against a dominant or majority racial group
He argued that reverse racism was evident in the company's hiring policies..
sexism against the dominant gender, often men
Some argue that reverse sexism occurs in certain hiring practices.
make the receiver pay for a call or service
She decided to reverse charge the call to her parents.
discrimination against a majority group to help minorities
The policy was criticized as reverse discrimination.
designed to stop moving backward or in reverse
This fishing reel has an anti-reverse system.
situation with two changes in direction
The company's double reverse surprised the market.
paid by the person receiving the call
She made a reverse-charge call to her mom.
Expressions with swing
turn around quickly or suddenly
The dancer swung about to face the audience.
move in a curve or circle
The car swung around the corner at high speed.
move quickly in an arc to a different position
The crane will swing over to the other side of the construction site..
move smoothly through the air
The monkey can swing through the trees effortlessly.
secure a favorable arrangement through negotiation
She swung a deal with the supplier after hours.
start to act or work energetically and effectively
The team swung into action as soon as the project was approved..
attempt that fails to achieve the desired result
His proposal was a swing and a miss.
be attracted to both men and women
She mentioned that she swings both ways.
try to achieve something ambitious
She always swings for the top prize in every competition.
influence the outcome of a situation
Her vote could swing the balance in the election.
proceed smoothly and successfully
The event went with a swing thanks to the excellent organization.
happening with maximum energy or intensity
The party was in full swing by midnight.
visit someone or somewhere quickly and informally
I will swing by your house after work.
take a big risk for a big reward
The company swung for the fences with their new product launch.
usual flow and rhythm of activities
After a week, she got into the swing of things.
change direction or focus suddenly
The conversation swung out to a new topic.
be homosexual or have a same-sex preference
I didn't know he swung that way.
shift in public opinion or mood
The swing of the pendulum affected the election results.
move back and forth while sitting on a swing
Let's go outside and have a swing.
social activity involving swing dance
Swing dancing brings people together at the community center.
door that moves back and forth on hinges
The swing door creaked each time someone entered the cafe..
outdoor play structure with swings for children
The children rushed to the swing set at the park..
work shift between day and night shifts
She prefers working the swing shift for better pay.
move upward in a swinging motion
The monkey could swing up to the higher branches.
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- French:reverse swing, ...
- German:Reverse Swing, ...
- Italian:swing al contrario, ...
- Spanish:swing inverso, ...
- Portuguese:efeito reverso, ...
- Chinese:反向摆动, ...
- Japanese:リバーススイング, ...
- Arabic:سْوِينْغ عَكْسِي, ...
- Hebrew:סווינג הָפוּךְ, ...
- Russian:обратный свинг, ...
- Ukrainian:зворотний свінг, ...
- Hindi:रिवर्स स्विंग, ...
- Bengali:রিভার্স সুইং, ...
- Catalan:swing invers, ...
- Czech:reverzní swing, ...
- Danish:reverse swing, ...
- Dutch:omgekeerde swing, ...
- Greek:αντίστροφη αιώρηση, ...
- Hungarian:ellentétes irányú swingdobás, ...
- Khmer:ការបោះបាល់ឱ្យបត់ផ្ទុយទិសដែលរំពឹងទុកក្នុងកីឡាគ្រីឃីត, ...
- Korean:역스윙, ...
- Persian:چرخش معکوس, ...
- Polish:odwrotny swing, ...
- Portuguese (BR):swing reverso, ...
- Romanian:swing invers, ...
- Swedish:omvänd sving, ...
- Thai:สวิงย้อนกลับ, ...
- Turkish:ters salınım, ...
- Vietnamese:cú xoáy ngược, ...
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