lead-off
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English
Definitions
noun
- The first batter in the batting order.“Jones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years.”
- The first batter of an inning.“The lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones.”
- The short distance that a player stands away from their current base.
adjective
- Beginning something by leading the way.
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Synonyms
leadoutlead inkickofflead upgroundoutpunch-outblast-offtipoffbase pathwalkoffpinch-hitterswitch hitterfront-runnerlead linebatterymateball club