Meaning of the word "third base" in English

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third base

US /ˈθɜːrd ˌbeɪs/
UK /ˈθɜːrd ˌbeɪs/
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Noun

1.

the base in baseball that a runner must reach after second base and before scoring a run

Example:
The runner slid safely into third base.
He hit a double and advanced to third base on an error.
2.

(slang) the third stage of sexual intimacy, typically involving oral sex or manual stimulation, but not intercourse

Example:
They reached third base on their second date.
He was hoping to get to third base, but she wasn't ready.
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