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Word: Baseball Swing

Definition: A "baseball swing" is a noun that refers to the action a batter takes when trying to hit a ball that has been pitched to them in the game of baseball. It describes the motion of swinging the bat to make contact with the ball.

Explanation:

When a batter stands at home plate, they prepare to hit the ball thrown by the pitcher. A "baseball swing" involves moving the bat in a specific way to hit the ball. If someone "takes a vicious cut at the ball," it means they are swinging very hard and with a lot of energy, trying to hit the ball strongly.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "baseball swing" when talking about baseball or when describing someone’s attempt to hit a ball.
• It's often used to describe how effective or powerful the swing is.

Example:

• "The batter had a perfect baseball swing, and he hit the ball out of the park!"
• "After practicing his baseball swing, he was able to hit the ball much better in the game."

Advanced Usage:

In advanced discussions, you might hear phrases like: - "His baseball swing is very fluid," meaning it looks smooth and effortless. - "She adjusted her baseball swing to improve her batting average," which means she changed how she swings to get better results.

Word Variants:

• Swing (verb): To move the bat in a circular motion.
  • Example: "He swings the bat with great technique."
• Swinging (adjective): Describing the action of swinging.
  • Example: "The swinging motion is important for hitting."

Different Meanings:

• Swing (noun) can also mean a type of playground equipment that you sit on and move back and forth.
• Swing (verb) can mean to move something back and forth or to change direction quickly.

Synonyms:

• Batting motion: Another way to describe the action of swinging the bat.
• Swinging action: Refers to the act of swinging in general.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Take a swing at something": This idiom means to try or attempt to do something, not just in baseball but in a broader context.

  • Example: "I’m going to take a swing at solving this problem."

• "Swing for the fences": In baseball, this means to hit the ball as hard as possible to hit a home run. It can also mean to take a big risk in any situation.

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Noun

1. in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball
   • he took a vicious cut at the ball

Synonyms

• swing
• cut