Definition

In baseball, a type of hit where the ball is hit along the ground rather than in the air.

Example

The player hit a grounder that rolled past the infielders.

Conversation

Did you see that last play?

Yeah, it was a perfect grounder to the shortstop.

I thought he might miss it at first!

Same here, but he handled it like a pro.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grounder → The word is formed from "ground" (from Old English *grund*, meaning the solid surface of the earth) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A grounder refers to a person or thing that is related to the ground, often used in sports to describe a type of hit or play that stays low to the ground.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that is related to the 'ground' — the '-er' indicates a person or thing associated with it. A grounder is something that stays close to the ground.

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