Pronunciation: /bʌnt/
noun a baseball play in which the batter holds the bat steady and tries to tap the ball lightly into play
A1 The baseball player attempted a bunt to advance the runner to second base.
A2 She practiced her bunt technique in order to improve her baseball skills.
B1 The coach emphasized the importance of a well-executed bunt in certain game situations.
B2 The player's bunt helped secure a crucial run in the close game.
C1 His precision with the bunt made him a valuable asset to the team.
C2 The batter's perfectly placed bunt surprised the defense and allowed him to reach base safely.
verb to hit a baseball lightly without swinging the bat hard
A1 The baseball player tried to bunt the ball to advance the runner.
A2 She bunted the bread dough into small rolls before baking them.
B1 In softball, players often use the bunt as a strategic play to move runners into scoring position.
B2 The soccer player attempted to bunt the ball with her head towards the goal.
C1 The tennis player skillfully bunted the ball just over the net for a drop shot.
C2 The experienced cricketer knew when to bunt the ball softly to score a quick single.
formal The baseball player attempted a bunt to advance the runner to second base.
informal I saw the batter lay down a bunt to surprise the defense.
slang The batter tried to bunt but missed the ball completely.
figurative In order to navigate the tricky situation, she decided to bunt and take a different approach.
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