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baseman

Baseman (noun) means In baseball, a fielder stationed at first, second, or third base. Example: “The third baseman made a diving catch to end the inning.”

noun

In baseball, a fielder stationed at first, second, or third base.

"The third baseman made a diving catch to end the inning."

How to use baseman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA baseball player who defends one of the bases.

Common pairings

first baseman second baseman third baseman

Word forms

basemen plural

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The third _____ made a diving catch to end the inning.

Etymology

From base + man.

Rhymes for baseman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “baseman” mean?

The word “baseman” means in baseball, a fielder stationed at first, second, or third base. In plain terms, a baseball player who defends one of the bases.

How do you use “baseman” in a sentence?

Here is “baseman” used in a sentence: “The third baseman made a diving catch to end the inning.”

What part of speech is “baseman”?

“Baseman” is a noun.

Is “baseman” a common word?

“Baseman” is an uncommon word in modern English.