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pine-tar rag

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pine-tar rag has 1 sense
  1. pine-tar rag - baseball equipment consisting of a rag soaked with pine tar; used on the handle of a baseball bat to give a batter a firm grip
    --1 is a kind of
    rag, shred, tag, tag end, tatter; baseball equipment

Definitions from the Web

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:

  1. (Baseball) A rag containing pine tar used by baseball pitchers to improve their grip on the ball and increase control over their pitches.
  2. (Slang) Refers to a method or strategy used in baseball to gain an unfair advantage or deceive opponents.
  3. (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.
  4. (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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