third base

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thurd beys]
- /θɜrd beɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thurd beys]
- /θɜrd beɪs/

Definitions of third base words

noun third base the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate. 1
noun third base the playing position of the fielder covering the area of the infield near this base. 1
noun third base baseball: last of three bases that must be touched by runner 1
noun third base the base to the right of the pitcher, the third of the four bases that a base runner attempts to reach safely 0
noun third base the defensive position played by the third baseman 0

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Origin of third base

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Third base

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preposition

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third base popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

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Synonyms for third base

noun third base

hot corner — third base (def 2).

Just one Synonym for third base