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    Grounder

    /ˈɡraʊndər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A ground ball in baseball or a similar sport that rolls along the ground.
    The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit a sharp grounder to shortstop.
    A person or thing that grounds something.
    The electrician installed a grounder to ensure the safety of the electrical system.
    A type of batter in baseball known for hitting ground balls.
    He’s more of a grounder than a power hitter, consistently driving the ball into the infield.

    Etymology

    From the word 'ground' meaning the surface of the earth, combined with the suffix '-er' indicating a person or thing that produces or performs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hit a grounder
    to hit a ball that travels along the ground.
    turn a double play on a grounder
    to successfully get two outs from a single ground ball.

    Related Words

    ground
    the solid surface of the earth.
    ball
    a spherical object used in various games and sports.

    Slang Meanings

    A situation where something fails or falls flat.
    That idea was a total grounder.
    A low impact or low expectation event.
    The concert was great, but the opener was a bit of a grounder.