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Definition of inswinging

inswinging

/ˈɪnˌswɪŋ.ɪŋ/
in · swing · ing
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inswinging Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

In sports such as soccer and cricket, curving inward through the air toward the goal or the batter.

Example

"The midfielder delivered a dangerous inswinging corner kick that curled right into the six-yard box."

2

Of a door, window, or gate, designed to open by swinging toward the interior of a room or building.

Example

"Building codes in the region require outward-opening emergency exits rather than standard inswinging doors."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inswinging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inswinging
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