Wiktionary
n. (context cricket English) sideways movement of the old ball through the air in the opposite direction to normal swing. vb. 1 (context of a bowler English) To make the ball so behave. 2 (context of the ball English) To swing in this manner.
Wikipedia
Reverse swing is making the ball move in the air with the older ball in cricket.
Reverse swing may also refer to:
- Reverse-swing, a type of door swing direction
Usage examples of "reverse swing".
With the incredibly complex reverse swing of the heavy weapon—.
With the incredibly complex reverse swing of the heavy weapon-around the back, a spin around the other arm-the indicated figure shouldered the weapon, gave a precise, slapping salute and with firm, military marching steps, pivoting on exact right-angle turns, marched to the door of the airlock, stepped into the tug and slammed the door.
He gave an equally powerful reverse swing on the locking wheel and the bars slid free.