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fair ball

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fair ball has 1 sense
  1. fair ball - (baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it stays between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field
    --1 is a kind of
    contact
    Antonyms: foul ball

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Fair Ball

Description:

In baseball, a fair ball refers to a legally hit or touched ball that remains within the boundaries of the playing field. It is an essential concept determining the outcome of each play during the game.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A ball hit or touched within the playing field that is considered in play.

2. A legally hit or touched ball that is not considered a foul ball.

Sample Sentences:

1. The batter hit a fair ball and sprinted towards first base.

2. The outfielder caught the fair ball cleanly, preventing any runs from scoring.

3. The umpire ruled it a fair ball, allowing the batter to advance to second base.

4. The pitcher fielded the fair ball and threw it to first base to record the out.

Usages:

The term fair ball is widely used in baseball to indicate a ball hit or touched within the boundaries of the field that remains in play. It is crucial for determining if a hit is fair or foul and if runners can advance or score. Without this distinction, the game's outcome would be significantly affected.

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