base hit

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [beys hit]
- /beɪs hɪt/
- /beɪs hɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys hit]
- /beɪs hɪt/

Definitions of base hit words

noun base hit a play in which the batter hits a fair ball and gets on base without benefit of an opponent's error and without forcing out a runner already on base 3
noun base hit a fair ball enabling the batter to reach base without the commission of an error in the field or the making of a force-out or fielder's choice on another base runner. 1
noun base hit type of baseball hit 1
noun base hit (baseball) A successful hit in which the batter safely reaches base. 0

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Origin of base hit

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Base hit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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base hit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

base hit usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for base hit

noun base hit

single — only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example.
hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
safety — the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.
bingle — a minor crash or upset, as in a car or on a surfboard
dinger — humdinger.

All 7 Synonyms of base hit