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Noun

1. 1
   A contranym which may mean:; A strategy in which a team attempts to score runs by stealing bases, bunting, sacrificing, hitting singles and adopting hit-and-run plays; inside baseball or small ball. uncountable
2. 2
   A contranym which may mean:; A strategy in which a team attempts to score runs by eschewing the stolen base and small ball, instead allowing baserunners to advance only on hits or other balls in play. uncountable
3. 3
   A method of placing a telephone call in which the calling party will accept the placed call irrespective of respondent. This connection method has largely been superseded by direct dial connections. uncountable
4. 4
   The procession by devotees along successive stations in the Stations of the Cross. uncountable

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