Phrase guide

push bunt

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A ball that has been hit with a bat which moves forward by a batter who is in an arms spread stance, usually in an attempt to bunt the ball past a charging infielder

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • The push bunt went between the pitcher and the first baseman who was charging too hard.

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The act of bunting with a bat that moves toward the ball

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • The push bunt is only used in certain situations.

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 3

to bunt while moving the bat towards the ball

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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

Examples

  • Jones push bunted the pitch.
  • Smith push bunts if an infielder charges too aggressively.

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Antonyms: none provided

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