Definition of Third Base in English :

Define Third Base in English

Third Base meaning in English

Meaning of Third Base in English

Pronunciation of Third Base in English

Third Base pronunciation in English

Pronounce Third Base in English

Third Base

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Noun

1. third, third base

the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

Example Sentences:
'he was cut down on a close play at third'

2. third, third base

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

Example Sentences:
'he is playing third'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Third Base

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Baseball
1. 
the base to the right of the pitcher, the third of the four bases that a base runner attempts to reach safely
2. 
the defensive position played by the third baseman

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Third Base

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n.
Baseball
1. The third of the bases on the diamond counterclockwise from home plate; the last base to be reached by a runner before home plate.
2. The position played by the third baseman.

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