English Explanatory Dictionary

pinch hitter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substitute batter; one who pinch-hits.
  2. An aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket.
  3. A person who substitutes for another to perform one or more tasks.

Pronunciation

en-au-pinch hitter.ogg

Word forms

pinch hitter pinch hitters

Etymology

From pinch hit + -er.

Related words

pinch hit designated hitter
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