grounder

noun

ground·​er ˈgrau̇n-dər How to pronounce grounder (audio)

Examples of grounder in a Sentence

He hit a grounder to the shortstop.
Recent Examples on the Web Heim scored on Marcus Semien’s fielder’s choice grounder. Field Level Media, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024 On defense, Betts also turned several tricky plays at his new shortstop position, paying off hours of pregame work on his backhand by converting several outs on grounders hit to his right. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grounder 

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grounder was in 1860

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“Grounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounder. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

grounder

noun
ground·​er ˈgrau̇n-dər How to pronounce grounder (audio)
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