"long handle" meaning in All languages combined

See long handle on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: the long handle [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-noun|?|def=1}} the long handle
  1. (cricket) Forceful batsmanship. Categories (topical): Cricket
    Sense id: en-long_handle-en-noun-OJ2~PGEb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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