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Pine-tar Rag
Definition: A small piece of cloth soaked in pine tar, a sticky substance derived from pine tree sap, used by baseball pitchers to enhance their grip on the ball.
Senses:
- (Baseball) A rag containing pine tar used by baseball pitchers to improve their grip on the ball and increase control over their pitches.
- (Slang) Refers to a method or strategy used in baseball to gain an unfair advantage or deceive opponents.
- (Local) In local communities with a history of boat building, a pine-tar rag is a cloth drenched in pine tar that is applied to protect and extend the lifespan of wooden boats.
- (Local) An informal term used by some locals to describe a stained or dirty cloth used for various purposes.
Example sentences:
- The pitcher discreetly reached into his pocket and applied some pine-tar from the rag on his glove.
- The pine-tar rag controversy led to an intense debate among baseball fans and experts.
- In coastal areas, the tradition of using a pine-tar rag on wooden boats has been carried on for generations.
- He wiped his greasy hands with a pine-tar rag before starting the car engine.
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