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homering US
ˈhəʊmərɪŋ
IPA
ˈhəʊmərɪŋˈhoʊmərɪŋ
Respelling
HOH‑muh‑ring
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Definition of homering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
biasTECHUSshowing bias towards a home teamTECHUS
  • The homering announcer was criticized for his partiality.
biased partial prejudiced
2.
sportsTECHUSrelated to hitting a home run in baseballTECHUS
  • The homering player was celebrated by his team.
home run homer
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Origin of homering

English, home (base) + ring (to encircle)

Examples of homering in a sentence

  • The homering referee was clearly favoring the home team.
  • Fans complained about the homering commentary during the game.
  • The homering athlete was the star of the game.
  • Fans cheered for the homering legend.

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  1. French:partisan, frappant un circuit, ...
  2. German:voreingenommen für das Heimteam, auf einen Home Run bezogen, ...
  3. Italian:di parte, da fuoricampo, ...
  4. Spanish:parcial hacia el equipo local, jonronero, ...
  5. Portuguese:tendencioso, relacionado com home run, ...
  6. Chinese:偏袒的, 打出本垒打的, ...
  7. Japanese:ホームチームに偏った, ホームランを打つ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْحاز للفَريق المُضيف, ضَارِب هوم رن, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֹטֶה לְקַרַּת הַקְּבוּצָה הַבֵּיתִית, הוֹמֵרִי, ...
  10. Russian:предвзятый, связанный с хоумраном, ...
  11. Ukrainian:упереджений, той, що робить хоумран, ...
  12. Hindi:घरेलू टीम के प्रति पक्षपाती, होम रन मारने वाला, ...
homer
ˈhəʊmə
IPA
ˈhəʊməˈhoʊmər
Respelling
HOH‑muhHOH‑mer
homer: pigeon trained to return home
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Definition of homer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
batting scoreTECHUShome run in baseballTECHUS
  • He hit a homer in the last inning.
home run
2.
birdTECHpigeon trained to return homeTECH
  • The homer returned to its loft.
carrier pigeon messenger pigeon
3.
team loyaltyRareInformalUSperson devoted to a favorite teamRareInformalUS
  • He's a homer for the local football team.
enthusiast fan supporter

Verb

sportsTECHUShit a home run in baseballTECHUS
  • He homered in the last inning of the game.
hit a home run slug smash
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Images of homer

  • homer: pigeon trained to return home
    pigeon trained to return home

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Origin of homer

Greek, homeros (hostage)

Examples of homer in a sentence

  • The rookie's first homer excited the fans.
  • He celebrated his homer with a victory lap.
  • The homer was released miles away.
  • Farmers often rely on a homer for messages.
  • She's a homer for the city's basketball team.
  • As a homer, he never misses a game.

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  1. French:coup de circuit, frapper un coup de circuit, ...
  2. German:Home Run, einen Home Run schlagen, ...
  3. Italian:home run, colpire un fuoricampo, ...
  4. Spanish:jonrón, batear un jonrón, ...
  5. Portuguese:home run, fazer um home run, ...
  6. Chinese:本垒打, 击出本垒打, ...
  7. Japanese:ホームラン, ホームランを打つ, ...
  8. Arabic:هوم رن, ضَرَبَ هوم ران, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹם רַאן, לְחַבֵּט הום־ראן, ...
  10. Russian:хоумран, сделать хоумран, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хоумран, зробити хоумран, ...
  12. Hindi:होमर, होम रन मारना, ...

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