three-bagger
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Definition
Noun: A hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach third base safely without the aid of an error or a fielder's choice. It is a type of triple.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the sport of baseball to describe a successful hit. It is synonymous with "triple." The word is a compound noun formed from "three" and "bagger," where "bag" is a colloquial term for a base.
Examples
- The batter hit a deep line drive to right field and sprinted all the way for a three-bagger.
- His three-bagger in the ninth inning drove in two runs to tie the game.
- She leads the league in three-baggers this season.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in sports commentary and statistical reporting. It is considered a more informal or colorful synonym for the official term "triple."
Variants and Related Words
- Triple (noun): The standard and more common term for a three-base hit.
- Two-bagger (noun): A double; a hit where the batter reaches second base.
- Four-bagger (noun): A home run; a hit where the batter circles all the bases.
Synonyms
- Triple
Antonyms
- Strikeout
- Out
- Walk (base on balls)
Noun
- a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base