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base-on-balls

base-on-balls is the alternative spelling of base on balls.

Meaning of base on balls

Noun

base on balls (plural bases on balls)

  1. An instance where the batter is allowed to go directly to first base without the possibility of being put out, due to the opposing pitcher delivering four balls.
    Synonyms:
    walk

Forms of base-on-balls

pluralbases-on-balls

Questions about base-on-balls

What is base-on-balls the alternative spelling of?
Base-on-balls is the alternative spelling of base on balls.

Words near base-on-balls in the dictionary

  1. base-2
  2. base-ball
  3. base-born
  4. base-burner
  5. base-burners
  6. base-on-balls
  7. base-pair breathing
  8. baseball
  9. baseball Annie
  10. baseball Annies
  11. baseball bat

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