Definition of Pinch hitter

1. Noun. (baseball) a substitute for the regular batter.


Definition of Pinch hitter

1. Noun. (baseball) A substitute batter; one who pinch-hits. ¹

2. Noun. (cricket) An aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket. ¹

3. Noun. (colloquial) An individual who substitutes for another to perform one or more tasks. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pinch Hitter

pincerlike
pincers
pinch
pinch-hit
pinch-hits
pinch-hitter
pinch-hitting
pinch and a punch for the first of the month
pinch bar
pinch cake
pinch effect
pinch graft
pinch hit
pinch hits
pinch hitter (current term)
pinch hitters
pinch of salt
pinch pennies
pinch point
pinch reflex diode
pinch runner
pinchable
pinchbeck
pinchbecks
pinchbug
pinchbugs
pinchcock
pinchcocks

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