SportsAugust 17, 2026

oblique

oh-BLEEK

Definition

Refers to the oblique muscles in the abdomen, which are key for torso rotation and stability in a baseball swing.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'obliquus', meaning slanting or indirect, it entered English via Old French to describe something angled or non-parallel.

In the news

The article discusses how a player, Cal Raleigh, struggled significantly after suffering an oblique strain, noting that the injury hampered his ability to execute his swing effectively.

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