bunt (Meaning)
bunt (n)
(baseball) the act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat
disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores
similar to Tilletia caries
fungus that destroys kernels of wheat by replacing them with greasy masses of smelly spores
bunt (v)
hit a ball in such a way so as to make it go a short distance
to strike, thrust or shove against
bunt (n.)
A fungus (Ustilago foetida) which affects the ear of cereals, filling the grains with a fetid dust; -- also called pepperbrand.
The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.
A push or shove; a butt;
the act of bunting the ball.
bunt (v. i.)
To swell out; as, the sail bunts.
bunt (v. t. & i.)
To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt; as, the ram bunted the boy.
To bat or tap (the ball) slowly within the infield by meeting it with the bat without swinging at it.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bunt
Synonyms:
- thwack
- whack
- slug
- club
- hit
- sock
- bob
- clap
- whale
- dump
- buffet
- knock down
- pummel
- thump
- beat
- pelt
- tag
- jostle
- bung
- cuff
- hammer
- wallop
- clobber
- rap
- lambaste
- slam
- cane
- bang
- zap
- bop
- bludgeon
- clip
- lambast
- swat
- slap
- floor
- punch
- stab
- chop
- maul
- drub
- belt
- smack
- level
- bowl (down or over)
- bonk
- mangle
- paste
- nail
- swipe
- pommel
- spear
- knock
- fell
- crack
- smite
- strike
- box
- clock
- lace
- bean
- cream
- clout
bunt Sentence Examples
- The baseball player executed a perfect bunt, advancing the runner to second base.
- With a swift bunt, the batter surprised the opposing team, reaching first base safely.
- Coaches often emphasize the importance of mastering the bunt technique for situational plays.
- The player's ability to bunt effectively added versatility to the team's offensive strategy.
- In tight games, a well-timed bunt can be the difference between victory and defeat.
- The coach instructed the team to practice bunting drills to refine their skills.
- The batter attempted a sacrifice bunt to advance the runners into scoring position.
- A successful bunt requires precision and timing to catch the defense off guard.
- The player's bunt rolled perfectly down the third baseline, evading the fielders' reach.
- The team's strategy relied heavily on small ball tactics, including frequent bunting to manufacture runs.
FAQs About the word bunt
(baseball) the act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat, disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of sme
prod, stamp, knee, batter, scuff, poke, kick, lick, flick, deck
No antonyms found.
The baseball player executed a perfect bunt, advancing the runner to second base.
With a swift bunt, the batter surprised the opposing team, reaching first base safely.
Coaches often emphasize the importance of mastering the bunt technique for situational plays.
The player's ability to bunt effectively added versatility to the team's offensive strategy.
