first base Synonyms
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first base Meaning
first base (n)
the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
the initial stage in accomplishing something
first base Sentence Examples
- The runner dashed to first base after hitting a line drive.
- The first baseman caught the ball and stepped on first base to force out the runner.
- The coach instructed the batter to take a first-base lead.
- The pitcher threw wildly, allowing the batter to reach first base on a walk.
- The team's strategy was to get the first base runner into scoring position.
- The runner on first base stole second base when the pitcher was caught napping.
- The infielder fumbled the ground ball, giving the batter a free pass to first base.
- The first baseman scooped up the low throw and threw to second base to turn a double play.
- With a runner on first base, the batter hit into a fielder's choice to advance the runner.
- The umpire called the runner safe at first base after a close play at the bag.
FAQs About the word first base
the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball, the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases
start, beginning, baseline,ground zero, drawing board, day one, outset, inception, incipience,commencement
close, period, period, end, conclusion, conclusion, ending, close, ending,end
The runner dashed to first base after hitting a line drive.
The first baseman caught the ball and stepped on first base to force out the runner.
The coach instructed the batter to take a first-base lead.
The pitcher threw wildly, allowing the batter to reach first base on a walk.