three-base hit
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three-base hit — ☆ three base hit [thrē′bās′ ] Baseball a hit on which the batter reaches third base: also Slang three bagger [thrē′bag′ər] n … English World dictionary
three-base hit — three′ base hit′ n. spo triple 6) • Etymology: 1875–80, amer … From formal English to slang
three-base hit — noun a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base • Syn: ↑triple, ↑three bagger • Derivationally related forms: ↑triple (for: ↑triple) • Hypernyms: ↑base … Useful english dictionary
base hit — noun (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑safety • Topics: ↑baseball, ↑baseball game • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
extra-base hit — /ek streuh bays /, Baseball. a base hit that enables a batter to reach more than one base safely, as a two base hit, three base hit, or home run. [1945 50] * * * … Universalium
ex|tra-base hit — «EHKS truh BAYS», Baseball. a two base hit, three base hit, or home run. »Bolin took over in the eighth inning after the Pirates had scored twice off Marichal, getting three extra base hits during the inning (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
three-basehit — three base hit (thrēʹbās ) n. Baseball A base hit that allows the batter to reach third base without being put out. Also called three bagger, triple. * * * … Universalium
three-bag|ger — «THREE BAG uhr», noun. Slang. a three base hit in baseball; triple … Useful english dictionary
three-bagger — noun a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base • Syn: ↑triple, ↑three base hit • Derivationally related forms: ↑triple (for: ↑triple) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
hit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n., informal, success, smash; favorite; popularity. v. strike, club, batter; touch, contact, reach, find; knock, smite; slang, bump off. See arrival, impulse, killing. II (Roget s IV) I modif. Syn. shot … English dictionary for students
