Pinch-hitter Definition

noun

(baseball) A substitute batter; one who pinch-hits.

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(cricket) An aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket.

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(colloquial) An individual who substitutes for another to perform one or more tasks.
I'll be sending a pinch hitter to do the presentation because I have the flu.
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Alternative spelling of pinch hitter.
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Noun

Singular:
pinch-hitter
Plural:
pinch-hitters

Origin of Pinch-hitter

  • pinch hit +"Ž -er

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Words Starting With

PPIPIN

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RERTER

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