groundball

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Noun groundball has 1 sense

grounder, ground ball, groundball, hopper - (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
--₁ is a kind of hit, hitting, striking
--₁ has particulars: chop, chopper; roller

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Groundball

Description:

A groundball is a term used in various sports, primarily baseball and lacrosse, to describe a batted or thrown ball that contacts the ground before being fielded by a defensive player.

Senses and Usages:

Baseball:

As a noun, a groundball refers to a ball hit by a batter that rolls or bounces along the ground towards an infielder.
As a verb, to groundball means to hit a ball in such a way that it contacts the ground and rolls towards the infield.

Lacrosse:

In lacrosse, a groundball refers to a loose ball on the field that is in contact with the ground, requiring players to scoop it up using their stick.

Sample Sentences:

In baseball, the batter hit a groundball towards the shortstop who fielded it cleanly.
She groundballed a slow roller towards first base, enabling the runner on third to score.
During the lacrosse game, the midfielder skillfully scooped up the groundball and passed it to a teammate.

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