WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

shoestring catch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun shoestring catch has 1 sense
  1. shoestring catch - (baseball) a running catch made near the ground
    --1 is a kind of
    catch, grab, snatch, snap

Definitions from the Web

Shoestring Catch

Description:

A shoestring catch refers to a skillful technique used in sports, particularly cricket and baseball, where the player catches the ball just inches above the ground with only the tips of their fingers. This type of catch is considered difficult and requires exceptional reflexes and agility.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: Cricket

In cricket, a shoestring catch is a remarkable fielding maneuver executed by diving forward and capturing the low-flying ball millimeters away from the turf. It is often used to dismiss batsmen attempting to hit low shots.

Example sentence: The fielder's stunning shoestring catch was applauded by the entire crowd.

Sense 2: Baseball

In baseball, a shoestring catch occurs when an outfielder stretches out to catch a line drive or a fly ball that is about to touch the ground. This type of catch prevents the ball from falling and grants the batter an out.

Example sentence: The center fielder made a spectacular shoestring catch, robbing the batter of a sure double.

Possible Related Products:

Explore related products on Amazon:

shoemaker shoemaker s last shoemaking shoes shoes shoes on shoeshine shoestring shoestring catch shoestring fungus shoestrings shoetree shofar, shofar shofer shogi shogun

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus