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line drive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. liner, line drivenoun

    (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

    "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop"

Wiktionary

  1. line drivenoun

    A batted ball hit hard enough and low enough that it appears to travel in a relatively straight line.

Wikipedia

  1. line drive

    This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other jargon used in baseball, along with their definitions, including illustrative examples for many entries.

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  1. line drive

    A line drive is a term used in baseball to refer to a type of batted ball that is hit hard and travels swiftly in a relatively straight line. It gains its name from its tendency to travel along the "lines" of the baseball field. It is typically hit low and can be difficult for fielders to catch due to its speed and trajectory.

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  1. Line drive

    In baseball, a line drive is a type of batted ball, sharply hit, and on a level trajectory. The threshold between a line drive and a fly ball can be subjective. Line drives can be dangerous to baseball players and spectators. For example, on July 22, 2007, Tulsa Drillers first base coach Mike Coolbaugh was killed in a line drive accident at an away game with the Arkansas Travelers.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of line drive in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of line drive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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