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uppercut.

A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.

  2. A cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head.

Where this word comes from

From upper + cut.

verb
  1. To strike with an uppercut.

    The bowler was bowling a bouncer so he uppercut the ball for six.
Where this word comes from

From upper + cut.

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