hitter

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪtɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
  2. noun someone who hits

Etymology

From hit + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

batter, slugger, batsman

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
ballplayer
Narrower (hyponyms)
designated hitter, pinch hitter, bunter, switch-hitter, whiffer

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