What is another word for groundball?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈa͡ʊndbɔːl] (IPA)

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.

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What are the hypernyms for Groundball?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    baseball, grounder, pitch, play, HIT, batted_ball, batted_ball_for_infielders, fly_ball, sporting_event, sports_activity.

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