Bunt

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌnt/

Bunt (verb)

  1. 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)

  1. a gentle hit in baseball made by holding the bat still
  2. 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.

Synonyms of Bunt

Neutral

Antonyms of Bunt

  • when describing a forceful hit