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/bʌnt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A technique in baseball where the batter lightly taps the ball with the bat, usually to advance a runner.
The player decided to lay down a bunt to move the runner into scoring position.
A disease of cereal crops, caused by various fungi, which affects the grains.
The farmer had to treat his wheat field for bunt to prevent crop loss.
verb
To perform a bunt in baseball.
He bunted the ball down the third baseline to surprise the defense.
Etymology
Origin unknown, but possibly derived from the Middle English 'bunten' meaning 'to strike or bump'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bunt for a base hit
To deliberately make contact with the ball to reach first base.
safety squeeze bunt
A bunting play where a runner on third base attempts to score while the batter bunts.
bunt coverage
The defensive strategy teams use when expecting a bunt.
Related Words
sacrifice bunt
A play in baseball when the batter bunts to advance a runner, sacrificing his chance to get on base.
bunt line
The line in a baseball field where the batter aims the ball when attempting a bunt.
Slang Meanings
Used to describe someone who is acting foolishly or carelessly.
Stop bunting around and get to work!
A light-hearted term for a lazy action.
He's just bunting through life without a care.