Phrase guide

intentional walk

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The intentional pitching of four balls (bad pitches), or of a fourth ball, in order to give the batter a walk (for example, so as to avoid the risk of a home run).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • Jones was given an intentional walk in order to face Smith.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To intentionally walk; to give a batter an intentional walk.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: nonstandard

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

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: base per boles intencionada — (baseball)
  • French: but-sur-balles intentionnel — (baseball)
  • French: base-sur-balles intentionnel — (baseball)
  • Japanese: 故意四球 (koi shikyū) — (baseball)
  • Japanese: 敬遠 (keien) — (baseball)
  • Korean: 고의사구 (gouisagu) — (baseball)