Leadoff

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounThe first batter in the batting order.

"Jones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years."

2.nounThe first batter of an inning.

"The lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones."

3.nounThe short distance that a player stands away from their current base.

4.adjectiveBeginning something by leading the way.

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