At-bat

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An opportunity to hit.

    "This is his third at-bat of the night."

  2. 2
    (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit wordnet
  3. 3
    Official at-bats; batting opportunities minus walks, hit by pitches, and sacrifices.

    "He only had 220 at-bats this season because of injury."

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bat

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"This is his third at-bat of the night."

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