bunt
2 synonyms for bunt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — In baseball, to deliberately tap the ball softly with the bat instead of swinging fully, so it stays hard to field.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
drag a bunt
How to use bunt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bunt the ball
sacrifice bunt
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly a nasal-sounding variant of "butt".
Full origin of bunt →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.
