Phrase guide

line drive

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A batted ball hit hard enough and low enough that it appears to travel in a relatively straight line.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • The line drive went straight into the shortstop's glove.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the batter hit a liner to the shortstop

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: liner

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fly, fly ball

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: coup en flèche — type of batted ball