Definition

A term used in baseball to describe a hit that causes the ball to drop quickly after being struck, often resulting in a short, low trajectory.

Example

The batter hit a plunker that barely cleared the infield.

Conversation

Did you see that last game? The player hit a perfect plunker that dropped right in front of the outfielders.

Yeah, that was incredible! It's so exciting when they pull off a hit like that.

I know, right? It really changed the momentum of the game.

Definitely! Those unexpected hits can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'plunker' originates from the informal English term 'plunk', which means to drop or fall heavily. The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs an action. Therefore, 'plunker' refers to someone or something that drops or falls heavily.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of dropping something heavily ('plunk') — that's why a 'plunker' is someone or something that falls or drops.

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