bunt

[US]/bʌnt/
[UK]/buhnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A light blow or push; a hit in baseball where the ball is struck lightly and rolled slowly towards first base.
v.To strike lightly; to hit (a ball) in a bunt.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularbunts
Pluralbunts
Present Participlebunting
Past Tensebunted
Past Participlebunted

Phrases & Collocations

bunt play

bunt hit

bunt attempt

bunt defense

bunt situation

bunt sign

bunt strategy

bunt runner

bunt coach

bunt form

Example Sentences

he decided to bunt the ball to advance the runner.

the coach taught the players how to bunt effectively.

she practiced her bunt technique every day.

in baseball, a good bunt can change the game.

he executed a perfect bunt to surprise the defense.

the player was known for his ability to bunt.

they called for a bunt in the final inning.

a well-timed bunt can lead to a scoring opportunity.

he learned how to bunt from his older brother.

the strategy was to use a bunt to move the runners.

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