Groundball is a term familiar to baseball fans that refers to a batted ball that rolls along the ground. There are several synonyms for groundball that are commonly used. "Grounder" is a popular term that is often used interchangeably with groundball. "Chopper" refers to a groundball that takes a high hop and "wormburner" describes a hard-hit groundball that remains close to the ground and moves quickly. "Slow roller" is another synonym used when a groundball travels slowly along the infield grass. Lastly, "roller" is a term used casually to describe a groundball that rolls along the ground without much speed or force.