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batter's box

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun batter's box has 1 sense
  1. batter's box - an area on a baseball diamond (on either side of home plate) marked by lines within which the batter must stand when at bat
    --1 is a kind of
    box
    --1 is a part of baseball diamond, diamond, infield

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Batter's Box

Description:

In baseball, the batter's box refers to the designated area where a batter stands during their turn to bat. It is a rectangular area marked on the playing field, enclosed by lines, and is positioned in front of home plate.

Senses:

1. Physical Area:

The batter's box is a specific area on the field where a batter positions themselves.

2. Mental State:

The batter's box can refer to a state of mind or mindset a batter adopts to maintain focus and readiness at the plate.

Usage:

1. Physical Area:

When stepping into the batter's box, the batter must ensure their feet are within the marked boundaries to be considered legally positioned.

Sample Sentence: The pitcher threw a wild pitch as the batter confidently stepped out of the batter's box.

2. Mental State:

In high-pressure situations, experienced batters often rely on their mental fortitude while in the batter's box.

Sample Sentence: Sarah took a deep breath and cleared her mind, entering the batter's box with complete concentration.

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