baseman
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbeɪsmən// UK //bˈeɪsmən// base·man
n. a player in baseball or softball who stands near one of the three bases. Their job is to catch the ball and touch the base to get a runner out.
n. a defensive player stationed at or near first, second, or third base. The term is usually preceded by a specific ordinal (first, second, or third) to identify the player's exact position on the field.
The first baseman caught the ball just in time.
The third baseman made a spectacular diving catch to prevent the runner from reaching home plate.
A successful second baseman must possess quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm to complete double plays effectively under pressure.
From base + man.
Usage
Commonly modified by 'first', 'second', or 'third' to specify the position.
- Nounairman
- Nounbarman
- Nounbaseman
- Nounbatman
- Nouncaveman
- Nounchapman
- Nounfireman
- Nounfisherman
- Nounforeman
- Nounfreeman
- Nounfreshman
- Noungentleman
- Noungoodman
- Nounhorseman
- Nounironman
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- Nounman
- Nounmandate
- Nounmanhole
- Nounmanhood
- Nounmanhunt
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- Nounmanny
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- Nounmanslaughter
- Nounmarksman
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- Nounnobleman
- Nounpoliceman
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- Nounsnowman
- Nounspiderman
- Nounsuperman
- Nounswordsman
- Nounwoman
- Adjectivemanly
- Adjectivemanmade