uppercut
verb
- an upward blow to opponent's chin
noun
- an upward blow to opponent's chin
Wiktionary
noun
Etymology: From upper + cut.
- A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.
- A cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head.
verb
Etymology: From upper + cut.
- To strike with an uppercut.
“The bowler was bowling a bouncer so he uppercut the ball for six.”