grand slam
US /ˌɡrænd ˈslæm/
UK /ˌɡrænd ˈslæm/
1.
Grand Slam
a single player or team winning all of a group of major championships or contests in a particular sport in the same season or year
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She achieved a grand slam in tennis, winning all four major tournaments.
Ela alcançou um Grand Slam no tênis, vencendo todos os quatro grandes torneios.
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The team is aiming for a grand slam this baseball season.
A equipe está buscando um Grand Slam nesta temporada de beisebol.
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grand slam (beisebol)
a home run hit with the bases loaded, scoring four runs
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He hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game.
Ele acertou um grand slam na parte inferior da nona entrada para vencer o jogo.
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The crowd erupted when the batter hit a grand slam.
A multidão explodiu quando o batedor acertou um grand slam.