"doosra" meaning in All languages combined

See doosra on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈduːs.ɹə/ [UK], /ˈduːz.ɹə/ [UK] Audio: en-au-doosra.ogg Forms: doosras [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi दूसरा (dūsrā, “second; other”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|दूसरा||second; other}} Hindi दूसरा (dūsrā, “second; other”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} doosra (plural doosras)
  1. (cricket) A type of ball, bowled by an off-spin bowler, that, unlike a normal off break, spins from leg to off for a right-handed batsman; the off-spinner's version of the googly. Categories (topical): Cricket Synonyms: one that goes the other way Related terms: screwball
    Sense id: en-doosra-en-noun-5u4QTEQL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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