Bunt
Bunt verb - Hit a ball in such a way so as to make it go a short distance.
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Synonyms for Bunt
Throw and bunt are semantically related in hit half-heartedly topic. In some cases you can use "Throw" instead a verb "Bunt".
Nearby Word: bunting
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Although he vehemently denied having an issue, it became so blatant of his aversion to throwing to first base that hitters have started to bunt towards Lester, forcing the catcher to come a long way to field it and throw to first, or having Lester do it.
Source: Paralysis by Analysis
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