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putout

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A play in which a batter is retired.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The statistic of the number of outs a defensive player directly caused.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • Jones recorded 15 putouts in the first half of the season.

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

an out resulting from a fielding play (not a strikeout)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the first baseman made 15 putouts

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: out

Narrower terms: force out, force-out, force play, force, fielder's choice, sacrifice

History

Etymology

Deverbal from put out.