"square leg" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-square leg.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} square leg (uncountable)
  1. (cricket) A fielding position on the leg side, square of the batsman's wicket, between leg gully and midwicket; a fielder in that position. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cricket Related terms: deep square leg, square leg umpire
    Sense id: en-square_leg-en-noun-6LiL7~vA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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