Lay Shaft – Lobs
Lay Shaft
The short shaft in the gearbox, which lies parallel to the "through" main shafts.
Litre
Metric measure of capacity. One litre= a little more than I pints.
Load
Commonly used to designate the work the engine has to do, or the resistance it has to overcome.
Lock
Of the steering. The angular range through which the front wheels can be turned.
Loss of Power
- Arises from poor compression, faults in the action of the valves, maladjustment of carburettor, overheating, faults in ignition, abnormal friction in the transmission, slipping clutch, brakes rubbing and so introducing friction, insufficient lubrication. This is a brief summary only.
Lubrication
In order to be effective as lubricants the oil used in an engine must be capable of withstanding great heat without carbonising or losing its viscosity.
Leg
Leg-side. - The side of the wicket on which the batsman stands.
L.B.W.-Leg before wicket. [See LAW 24.]
Leg-break
A twist of the ball by the bowler from the leg-side to the off-side.
Leg-hit
A hit to the leg-side, either square with the wicket or behind it.
Length
The distance from the batsman at which the bowler pitches the ball.
Life
If a fieldsman misses an opportunity of catching, stumping, or running out the batsman, he is said to give him a "life."
Lobs
Slow under-hand bowling.
Long-hop.-[See SHORT.]