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double off

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

After a fly ball is caught, to tag the base (a runner) was on at the time of the pitch, thereby causing them to be out for failure to tag up.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The fielder doubled the runner off for the second out.

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