Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-base
adjective
/ˈɒn.beɪs/
Definition
A term used in baseball to describe a player’s position on the base paths.
Examples
- The player was on-base after hitting a single.
- Getting on-base is crucial for scoring runs.
- He was on-base three times in the game.
Meaning
Being on-base means a player is occupying a base as a result of reaching it safely, thus being eligible to advance or score.
Synonyms
- Safe
- Occupying a base
- Reached base
