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Designated hitter
Noun
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
Noun
A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation for the duration of a baseball game.
2.
Noun
A person who is asked to substitute for another in handling a portion of a task for which the other is less capable.
Synonyms
pinch hitter
cleanup hitter
pinch-hitter
double switch
contact hitter
switch pitcher
switch-hitter
designated runner
hit batsman
nonpitcher
pinch hit
fielder's choice
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