Phrase guide

fair ball

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ball which has been hit between the first base and third base lines

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • It's a... fair ball; it rolls into the corner; Jones is stretching for two; the throw — safe!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it stays between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: foul ball

Broader terms: contact, physical contact

History

Etymology

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