base runner

base run·ner

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys ruhn-er]
- /beɪs ˈrʌn ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys ruhn-er]
- /beɪs ˈrʌn ər/

Definitions of base runner words

noun base runner any member of the team at bat who has reached first, second, or third base safely or is trying to reach a base or home plate 3
noun base runner a player of the team at bat who is on base or is trying to run from one base to another. 1
noun base runner (baseball) Alternative spelling of baserunner. 0

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Origin of base runner

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Base runner

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base runner popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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 runner usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for base runner

noun base runner

runner — a person, animal, or thing that runs, especially as a racer.
baseburner — a stove into which coal is automatically fed from a hopper above the fire chamber

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