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bunter

BUHNT
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Bunter (noun) means a baseball player who bunts, especially one skilled at it. Example: “He was known as a reliable bunter late in his career.”

noun
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A baseball player who bunts, especially one skilled at it.
"He was known as a reliable bunter late in his career."

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In plain EnglishSomeone who bunts the ball, particularly a player good at doing so.

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Plural
bunters
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Etymology

It comes from Middle English bunter, also spelled bonter, meaning "sifter".

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bunter” mean?
The word “bunter” means a baseball player who bunts, especially one skilled at it. In plain terms, someone who bunts the ball, particularly a player good at doing so.
How do you pronounce “bunter”?
“Bunter” is pronounced BUHNT (/ˈbʌntɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bunter” in a sentence?
Here is “bunter” used in a sentence: “He was known as a reliable bunter late in his career.”
What part of speech is “bunter”?
“Bunter” is a noun.