Meaning of LBW
In simple words: A rule in cricket that stops a player from being run out by the ball hitting their legs.
LBW in a sentence
- The umpire called LBW after the ball struck the batsman’s leg.
- In the last match, the team lost a crucial player due to an LBW decision.
- He was furious with the referee for the LBW ruling.
- Many players argue the LBW rule is often misapplied.
- The commentators debated whether it was a fair LBW call.
How to use LBW
Used in cricket discussions; may not be understood outside of cricket contexts. Often used informally.
Grammar pattern
standalone term
Memory hint
Think of 'Leg Before Wicket' - imagine a leg stopping a ball trying to hit a wicket.
Related words
Collocations with LBW
- LBW decision
- LBW rule
- appeal for LBW
Common mistakes with LBW
- Confused with other cricket terms like 'run out'.
- Assumed to mean something in sports other than cricket.
LBW appears in
LBW in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
LBW
قاعدة في الكريكيت تمنع اللاعب من الخروج بسبب اصطدام الكرة بساقه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
LBW
ক্রিকেটের একটি নিয়ম যা খেলোয়াড়কে বল পায়ে লাগার কারণে আউট হওয়া থেকে বাঁচায়।
- GermanDeutsch
LBW
Eine Regel im Cricket, die einen Spieler daran hindert, durch einen Ball, der seine Beine trifft, ausscheidet.
- SpanishEspañol
LBW
Una regla en el críquet que impide que un jugador sea eliminado por la pelota golpeando sus piernas.
- Persianفارسی
LBW
قانونی در کریکت که مانع از اوت شدن بازیکن به خاطر برخورد توپ به پاهایش میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
LBW
Une règle au cricket qui empêche un joueur d'être éliminé par la balle qui touche ses jambes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
LBW
क्रिकेट का एक नियम जो गेंद के पैर पर लगने से बल्लेबाज को आउट कर देता है।
- ItalianItaliano
LBW
Una regola del cricket che impedisce a un giocatore di essere eliminato dalla palla che colpisce le sue gambe.
- PortuguesePortuguês
LBW
Uma regra no críquete que impede um jogador de ser eliminado pela bola atingindo suas pernas.
- RussianРусский
ЛБВ
Правило в крикете, которое не дает игроку выбыть из игры из-за попадания мяча в ноги.
- Urduاردو
ایل بی ڈبلیو
کرکٹ کا ایک قاعدہ جو کھلاڑی کو اس وقت آؤٹ قرار دیتا ہے جب گیند بلے سے ٹکرانے سے پہلے اس کے پاؤں پر لگے۔
- Chinese中文
板球腿部阻击出局
板球比赛中的一项规则,防止球员因球击中腿部而被判出局。
More s like LBW
- QualifyB1
To meet the standards or requirements for something.
- CenturyA1
A period of one hundred years.
- RivalB2
A person or group competing with another for the same objective or superiority.
- FinalA1
Relating to the last part or stage in a series or process.
- AssistB1
to help somebody to do something
- GoalA2
a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
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Frequently asked questions about LBW
What does LBW mean?
A rule in cricket that stops a player from being run out by the ball hitting their legs.
What is the definition of LBW?
A cricket rule stating a batsman is out if the ball hits their leg before hitting the bat.
How do you use LBW in a sentence?
The umpire called LBW after the ball struck the batsman’s leg.
Can you give another example of LBW?
In the last match, the team lost a crucial player due to an LBW decision.
What words go with LBW?
It commonly pairs with LBW decision, LBW rule, appeal for LBW.
What are common mistakes when using LBW?
Confused with other cricket terms like 'run out'. Assumed to mean something in sports other than cricket.
How do you pronounce LBW?
US: //ˌel.biːˈdʌb.əl.juː//, UK: //ˌel.biːˈdʌb.əl.juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use LBW?
Used in cricket discussions; may not be understood outside of cricket contexts. Often used informally.