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bunt

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Verb — In baseball, to deliberately tap the ball softly with the bat instead of swinging fully, so it stays hard to field.

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Etymology

Origin uncertain — possibly a nasal-sounding variant of "butt".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bunt” mean?

The word “bunt” means in baseball, to deliberately tap the ball softly with the bat instead of swinging fully, so it stays hard to field. In plain terms, a soft, controlled tap of a baseball, or a headbutt-like push from an animal.

How do you pronounce “bunt”?

“Bunt” is pronounced buhnt (/bʌnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bunt” in a sentence?

Here is “bunt” used in a sentence: “He decided to bunt to move the runner into scoring position.”

What part of speech is “bunt”?

“Bunt” is a verb.

How many meanings does “bunt” have?

“Bunt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in baseball, to deliberately tap the ball softly with the bat instead of swinging fully, so it stays hard to field.

Related words

bunting sacrifice bunt safety squeeze slash bunt squeeze suicide squeeze swinging bunt

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