safety-squeeze-play
safe·ty-squeeze-play
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [seyf-tee skweez pley]
- /ˈseɪf ti skwiz pleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [seyf-tee skweez pley]
- /ˈseɪf ti skwiz pleɪ/
Definitions of safety-squeeze-play word
- noun safety-squeeze-play Baseball. Also called suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play. a play executed when there is a runner on third base and usually not more than one out, in which the runner starts for home as soon as the pitcher makes a motion to pitch, and the batter bunts. Also called safety squeeze, safety squeeze play. a similar play in which the runner on third base waits until the batter has successfully bunted before trying to score. 1
- noun safety-squeeze-play the application of pressure or influence on a person or group in order to force compliance or gain an advantage. 1
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Origin of safety-squeeze-play
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Safety-squeeze-play
noun
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safety-squeeze-play popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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