Definitions and Synonyms of force-out | Another word for force-out | What is force-out?
Definition 1: a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base - [noun denoting act]Samples where force-out or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the shortstop got the runner at second on a force
Synonyms for force-out in the sense of this definition
(force-out is a kind of ...) an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout)
"the first baseman made 15 putouts" (force-out belongs to category ...) a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
"he played baseball in high school" "there was a baseball game on every empty lot" "there was a desire for National League ball in the area" "play ball!"
Samples where force-out or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the shortstop got the runner at second on a force