Bunt
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌnt/
Bunt (verb)
- to lightly hit a baseball without swinging the bat fully
Examples
- The player decided to bunt to advance the runner.
- She learned how to bunt effectively during practice.
Common collocations: bunt the ball, decide to bunt, learn to bunt, perfect bunt, successful bunt
Bunt (noun)
- a gentle hit in baseball made by holding the bat still
- a disease affecting plants, especially grains, caused by fungi
Examples
- The bunt was perfectly executed, advancing the runner.
- A successful bunt can change the course of the game.