Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fly-out
noun
/ˈflaɪ aʊt/
Definition
A fly-out refers to a situation in baseball where a batter hits the ball into the air and it is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground.
Examples
- The batter made solid contact, but unfortunately, it was just a fly-out to center field.
- After a tense moment, the ball was caught for a fly-out, ending the inning.
Meaning
In baseball, a fly-out is a type of out that occurs when the ball is hit high into the air and then caught by a fielder rather than hitting the ground.
Synonyms
- pop-out
- air out
- fly ball
