Meaning of the word bunt in English
What does bunt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bunt
US /bʌnt/
UK /bʌnt/
Verb
1.
to hit a baseball lightly with the bat, without swinging it, so that the ball goes only a short distance
Example:
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The batter decided to bunt to advance the runner.
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He successfully bunted the ball down the third base line.
2.
to push with the head or horns
Example:
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The goat tried to bunt the fence with its head.
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The ram would often bunt trees in the field.
Noun
1.
a lightly hit baseball that goes only a short distance
Example:
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It was a perfect bunt, placing the ball just inside the foul line.
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The coach called for a bunt in the ninth inning.
2.
a push or thrust with the head or horns
Example:
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The ram delivered a powerful bunt to the tree.
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He received a playful bunt from the young calf.
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