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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

grounders

/ˈɡraʊndərz/ noun · British & US
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What does grounders mean?

noun

In baseball, a grounder is a type of batted ball that is hit on the ground, typically rolling or bouncing along the ground. In a more general sense, a grounder can refer to any ball that is hit or thrown on the ground.

Example

"The shortstop fielded the grounder and threw the ball to first base for the out."

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