sacrifice fly

sac·ri·fice fly

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Definitions of sacrifice fly words

noun sacrifice fly a fly ball when there are fewer than two players out that enables a base runner, usually at third base, to score after the ball is caught. 1
noun sacrifice fly a fly ball that is caught for an out and that enables a runner to score from third base after the catch 0

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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