cow shot
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Meaning · English
A batting stroke played across the line and aiming to hit the ball towards cow corner.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The cow shot is regarded as inelegant, and indeed risky, but can be very effective for a batsman with strength and a good eye.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cow shot” mean?
A batting stroke played across the line and aiming to hit the ball towards cow corner.
Is “cow shot” formal or informal?
cow shot is generally slang.