Definition

1. Noun:
   • A batter who bunts: In baseball, a "bunter" is specifically a player whose role or action is to bunt the ball. This refers to the act of lightly tapping the ball into play without taking a full swing.

Usage

• The term "bunter" is used exclusively in the context of baseball to identify a player based on their action of bunting. It is a role-specific noun derived from the verb "to bunt."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The coach called for a skilled bunter to advance the runner.
  • As a consistent bunter, her job was to sacrifice herself to move the player on first base to second.

Advanced Usage

• The word "bunter" is highly specialized. It is not typically used in metaphorical or general contexts outside of baseball.

Variants and Related Words

• Bunt (verb): To bat a ball softly so that it rolls into the infield.
  • The player will bunt to execute the sacrifice play.
• Bunt (noun): The act of bunting or a bunted ball.
  • His bunt was perfectly placed along the third-base line.

Synonyms

• Sacrifice hitter: A player who often bunts to advance teammates, sacrificing their own chance to get on base. (Note: This is a related role, but not a perfect synonym as a "bunter" specifically performs the action, while a "sacrifice hitter" describes a strategic role.)

Antonyms

• Power hitter: A batter who swings for long hits or home runs, the opposite approach to a bunter.
• Slugger: A batter known for hitting the ball hard and far.

Notes on Meaning

• "Bunter" has only one primary meaning in modern English, directly tied to the sport of baseball. It does not have other common definitions or uses.

Noun

1. a batter who bunts