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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Read the full article ↗The Seattle Times