Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Hank Aaron: A United States professional baseball player, famous for breaking Babe Ruth's career record for the most home runs. He was born in 1934.

Usage

• The name "Hank Aaron" is used to refer specifically to the historical baseball figure. It functions as a proper noun and is not used with articles (e.g., "the," "a").
• It is commonly used in contexts discussing baseball history, sports records, and American cultural icons.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Hank Aaron was known for his consistency and power at the plate.
  • The record set by Hank Aaron stood for many years.
  • Many consider Hank Aaron one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Advanced Usage

• "Hank Aaron's record": Refers specifically to his career home run total or other significant achievements.
  • Chasing Hank Aaron's record was a monumental task for later players.
• "Like Hank Aaron": Used in comparisons to denote exceptional skill or achievement in baseball.
  • He hits home runs like Hank Aaron.

Variants and Related Words

• Henry "Hank" Aaron: His full name, with "Hank" being the familiar nickname.
• Hammerin' Hank: A common nickname for Hank Aaron, emphasizing his power hitting.

Synonyms

• Baseball legend: A general term for a famously skilled baseball player.
• Home run king: A descriptive phrase for a player holding the home run record.

Related Phrases

• Break Aaron's record: To surpass Hank Aaron's career home run total.
  • It took decades for another player to break Aaron's record.
• In the footsteps of Hank Aaron: To emulate or follow the career path of Hank Aaron.
  • Young players dream of walking in the footsteps of Hank Aaron.

Noun

1. United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)