Phrase guide

foul out

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An instance of fouling out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • A foul out was recorded on the scorecard.
  • His foul out sat poorly with the crowd.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To become out by hitting a foul ball which is caught.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • He fouled out to lead off the third.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To be disqualified from further play for having committed too many fouls.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • The center has fouled out with only two points.

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Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

baseball: hit a ball such that it is caught from an out in foul territory

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: foul

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