English Explanatory Dictionary

first base

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The base after home plate in a counter-clockwise path around a baseball infield.
  2. Completion of the first phase of an activity.
  3. Kissing, regarded as the first phase of a sexual relationship.
  4. The betting spot located immediately to the left of the dealer, which is first to receive cards and first to act.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

first base first bases

Related words

second base third base home run score

Derived words

first baseman first basing
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