slog
Example Sentences
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Jack wasted his promotion up the order with a bone-headed slog to his second ball and was superbly caught by Green at deep mid-wicket.
From BBC
But Luke admits there are limits, because total accuracy across the board would make the game a bit of a slog.
From BBC
From the slogs in Perth, the wild drive in Brisbane, the reverse sweep in Adelaide or his Boxing Day bash, the England batter has been the most discussed touring player throughout this Ashes series.
From BBC
Brook was fortunate to survive on 45 when he slogged Starc and the ball dropped between three chasing fielders.
From Barron's
To see the evidence, we’d have to slog into the whitethorn to see the future.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.