switch-hitting
swɪtʃ ˈhɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of switch-hitting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
versatileRareable to perform well in multiple roles or tasksRare
  • Her switch-hitting skills make her an excellent employee.
adaptable multifaceted
2.
baseballTECH.USable to bat both right-handed and left-handedTECH.US
  • The switch-hitting player is a valuable asset to the team.
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Origin of switch-hitting

English, switch (change) + hit (strike)

Examples of switch-hitting in a sentence

  • The switch-hitting musician played multiple instruments.
  • The switch-hitting batter confused the pitcher.
  • Switch-hitting athletes have a strategic advantage.

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  1. French:polyvalent, ambidextre, ...
  2. German:vielseitig, beidhändig schlagend, ...
  3. Italian:versatile, battitore ambidestro, ...
  4. Spanish:versátil, ambidiestro, ...
  5. Portuguese:versátil, ambidestro, ...
  6. Chinese:多才多艺的, 左右开弓的, ...
  7. Japanese:多才な, 両打ちの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعَدِّد الْمَهَارَات, ضارِب بِاليَدَيْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַב־כִּשָּׁרוֹנִי, חוֹבֵט מִשְּׂמֹאל וּמִיָּמִין, ...
  10. Russian:универсальный, амбидекстр, ...
  11. Ukrainian:універсальний, двосторонній, ...
  12. Hindi:बहुमुखी, द्विपक्षीय बल्लेबाज, ...
switch-hit
ˈswɪtʃˌhɪt

Definition of switch-hit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sportsTECH.UKcricket shot changing stance mid-deliveryTECH.UK
  • He executed a perfect switch-hit to score a boundary.
2.
baseballTECH.USability to bat both left and right-handedTECH.US
  • His switch-hit makes him a valuable player.
ambidextrous versatile

Verb

intr.
1.
sportsTECH.USbat both left and right-handed in baseballTECH.US
  • He can switch-hit, making him a versatile player.
2.
cricketTECH.UKchange batting stance as ball is bowled in cricketTECH.UK
  • She switch-hits to confuse the bowler.
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Origin of switch-hit

English, switch (change) + hit (strike)

Examples of switch-hit in a sentence

  • Practicing the switch-hit can be challenging for beginners.
  • A switch-hit gives him an edge in games.
  • Her switch-hit ability surprises opponents.
  • The coach praised him for his ability to switch-hit during the game.
  • She learned to switch-hit to improve her batting average.
  • He decided to switch-hit just before the ball reached him.

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  1. French:switch-hit, frapper des deux côtés, ...
  2. German:Switch-Hit, beidhändig schlagen, ...
  3. Italian:switch-hit, battere ambidestro, ...
  4. Spanish:golpe de cambio de postura, batear con ambas manos, ...
  5. Portuguese:switch-hit, bater dos dois lados, ...
  6. Chinese:反向击球, 两手打击, ...
  7. Japanese:スイッチヒット, スイッチヒットする, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَرْبَة سْوِيتْش, ضَرَبَ بِكِلْتا اليَدَيْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְוִויץ'-הִיט, לַחֲבוֹט בִּשְׁתֵּי יָדַיִם, ...
  10. Russian:удар в крикете, бить с обеих рук, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світч-хіт, бити як лівою, так і правою рукою, ...
  12. Hindi:स्विच-हिट, दोनों हाथों से बल्लेबाजी करना, ...
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