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on base

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial on base has 1 sense
  1. aboard, on base - on first or second or third base; "Their second homer with Bob Allison aboard"

Definitions from the Web

On Base

Description

On Base is a baseball term that refers to a player being positioned on one of the bases during the game. It can also be used figuratively in other contexts, meaning being present at a certain location or being part of a group.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun: The player standing on a base
  • Adjective: Being in a position on one of the bases
  • Adverb: In a manner related to standing on a base
  • Verb: The act of reaching or being positioned on a base

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. The on base hit allowed the player to advance to the next base.

2. The runner slid into second on base to avoid being tagged out.

Adjective

1. The player celebrated their on base percentage of 0.400.

2. The coach praised the batter for successfully getting on base.

Adverb

1. The athlete sprinted on base to secure their position.

2. The player slid on base to evade the tag.

Verb

1. The batter managed to on base with a well-timed hit.

2. The player aggressively tried to on base after a wild pitch.

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