Definition of two-base hit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
baseballRare US hit allowing the batter to reach second baseRare US
- He achieved a two-base hit in the third inning.
- The rookie's two-base hit surprised everyone in the stadium.
- A two-base hit in the final inning secured their victory.
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hit allowing the batter to reach second base
Expressions with two
reach the age of two years
My niece will turn two next month.
small amount or portion
She only had two bits of information about the event.
personal opinion or thoughts, often shared humbly
Let me add my two cents to the discussion.
two leading entities in a field
The big two in tech are competing fiercely.
simultaneously in two different locations
She felt like she needed to be in two places at once.
people have unique ways of thinking
In the meeting, it was clear that no two people think alike.
express shared feeling or opinion with another person
I don't like this movie. That makes two of us!
experiencing conflicting emotions about two choices
He was torn between two things, love and duty.
sales promotion offering two items for one price
The store had a two for the price of one on shoes.
situation with two contrasting phases and sharply changing fortunes
The election campaign became one of those games of two halves.
share an opinion or advice in a conversation
Let me give my two cents on the proposal before we decide.
having mixed feelings or opinions
He was in two minds about accepting the job offer.
in a way that shows very close similarity or perfect match
They worked like two peas in a pod on the project.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
understand a situation by linking simple facts or clues together
She put two and two together and realized they were planning a surprise.
be independent and manage without help from others
She learned to stand on her own two feet after college.
express that two things are very different from each other
They are two different animals when it comes to sports skills!
stumble while walking even though nothing blocks the path
He managed to trip over his own two feet on the flat sidewalk.
opinion or comment that is not very important
Let me add my two cents' worth.
some tasks may be done easier by two or more people working together
Two heads are better than one when solving difficult problems.
minimal money available, showing financial scarcity
He barely had two nickels to rub together after paying bills.
two people or things very similar
They are two of a kind, always thinking alike.
minimal money to live on or any money at all
He doesn't have two pennies to rub together after paying bills.
opinion or advice given that is not very important
Let me add my two pennies' worth to the discussion.
Expressions with base
create something from an existing source or idea
The movie is based on a popular novel.
base that a runner must touch third in baseball
The player slid into third base just in time.
use something as a foundation
The movie is based upon a true story.
make contact with someone to consult or review
Let's touch base next week about the project.
used to suggest talking briefly to share updates or plans
Let's touch base after the meeting to compare notes.
make contact with someone
I need to touch base with my manager about the project.
rely on a source for guidance or support
He based himself on his mentor's advice.
initial base a runner must reach after hitting the ball
He sprinted to first base after hitting the ball.
reach the first stage of a goal
We need to get to first base with our project.
touch or fondle someone's chest in a romantic way
He was excited to get to second base on their date.
in a position at second base in baseball
The runner on second base was ready to score.
informal term for touching above the waist sexually
They reached second base on their second date.
very wrong or completely incorrect about something
Your answer is way off base.
use something as the starting point for making or creating
The movie is based off of a true story.
military facility where soldiers are stationed
The soldiers returned to the army base after the drill.
establish a main location for activities
The company decided to base somewhere in Europe.
location for naval fleet operations and maintenance
The navy base was bustling with activity.
foundation ingredient for soup
The soup base is made from chicken bones.
place where armed forces live train and keep weapons and vehicles
The town grew quickly after a large military base was built nearby.
military place where aircraft are based and supported
The squadron returned to the air base after the mission.
initial charge for a service before additional costs
The base fee for the consultation is $50, excluding any extra tests.
fixed amount of money paid to an employee
The base pay for this position is $50,000 per year.
starting cost for something before taxes, extras or discounts
The base price of the car excludes registration and insurance charges.
total customers a business serves
Our client base includes several international corporations.
Expressions with hit
affect me emotionally or mentally
The news of her passing hit me hard.
have a good relationship with someone
They hit it off immediately at the party.
swing a blow toward someone or something without clear contact mentioned
He hit at the ball but missed completely.
reach the lowest point physically
The diver hit bottom at 30 meters.
become very popular or successful with people
The new video game will be a hit with teenagers.
strike the edge of the pavement with a vehicle
She accidentally hit the kerb while parking.
achieve a goal or objective
She worked hard to hit the target and get the promotion.
suffer a lot because of something bad
Many families were hard hit by the storm.
achieve sudden popularity or success very quickly
The song became an overnight hit after its release.
movie or show that is very successful
The new superhero film is a box office hit.
reach a point where no further progress can be made
After hours of discussion, we hit a brick wall and had to adjourn.
provoke strong reaction by bringing up a tender subject
His comment about her father hit a nerve immediately.
stop improving or increasing
Sales hit a plateau after the initial surge.
experience a difficult period
They hit a rough patch in their marriage last year.
encounter a major obstacle stopping progress
During the project, we hit a wall and had to rethink.
affect or shock someone suddenly and powerfully
The documentary's final scene hits between the eyes.
feeling extremely tired or sore
After the marathon, I felt hit by a truck.
hit a cricket ball over the boundary
He hit it for six to win the match.
develop a friendly relationship quickly
They hit it off immediately at the party.
send a message to someone
You can hit me up on social media.
reach a worse level than ever before
The company's profits hit new lows this quarter.
discover or think of something, especially an idea or solution
She hit on the perfect solution to the problem during the meeting.
criticize strongly in speech or writing
The politician hit out at the new policies during the debate.
perform something with very great success or impressive skill
The band hit out of the park with their new album.
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- French:double, ...
- German:Zwei-Base-Hit, ...
- Italian:doppio, ...
- Spanish:doble, ...
- Portuguese:rebatida dupla, ...
- Chinese:二垒安打, ...
- Japanese:二塁打, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْبَة مُزْدَوَجَة, ...
- Hebrew:חֲבִטָה לִשְׁנֵי בָּסִיסִים, ...
- Russian:двухбазовый удар, ...
- Ukrainian:двобазовий удар, ...
- Hindi:दो-बेस हिट, ...
- Bengali:দুই-বেস হিট, ...
- Catalan:doble, ...
- Czech:dvojmetový odpal, ...
- Danish:dobbelt, ...
- Dutch:tweehonkslag, ...
- Greek:διπλό χτύπημα, ...
- Hungarian:dupla, ...
- Khmer:ការវាយបាល់បានពីរមូលដ្ឋាន, ...
- Korean:2루타, ...
- Persian:ضربه دوپایهای, ...
- Polish:podwójne uderzenie, ...
- Portuguese (BR):rebatida dupla, ...
- Romanian:dublă, ...
- Swedish:tvåbasträff, ...
- Thai:การตีสองฐาน, ...
- Turkish:iki bazlı vuruş, ...
- Vietnamese:cú đánh hai căn, ...
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