bobble

• Substantiv, das einen kurzen Kontrollverlust oder eine unsaubere Ballbehandlung im Baseball bezeichnet, wenn ein geschlagener oder geworfener Ball nicht sauber gefangen oder kontrolliert wird; auch allgemein ein kleiner Fehler oder Patzer.

A noun referring to a brief, momentary fumbling or mishandling of a baseball that has been hit or thrown.

1. Momentary fumbleB2informalamericansport

   A brief, clumsy mishandling of a ball, especially in baseball when a fielder fails to catch or control a batted or thrown ball cleanly.

   Kurzer Fangfehler

   • The shortstop made a bobble on the ground ball but still managed to throw the runner out.
   • A slight bobble in the outfield allowed the batter to reach second base.
   • The catcher's bobble gave the runner just enough time to steal home.

   Synonymeerrorflubfumblemisplaymuff

• Verb, das eine kleine oder unbeholfene Bewegung bezeichnet, oft ein Stolpern, ein kurzes Zittern oder Flattern, sowie das Tollpatschige oder Fehlerhafte in Sport und Handhabung.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a mistake or fumbling, especially in sports or handling objects.

1. Make a mess of or ruinB2informal

   To mishandle, spoil, or ruin something, often through clumsiness or error.

   Vermasseln

   • He bobbled the presentation by forgetting his notes.
   • She bobbled the recipe and the cake turned out terrible.
   • They bobbled the deal by missing the deadline.

   Synonymeblowbotchbunglebutcherflubfumblemanglemess upmuffruinspoil

   Antonymeaccomplishachievehandlemanagemastersucceed

2. Fumble or dropB2informal

   To handle something clumsily, causing it to be dropped or mishandled, especially in sports.

   Verpatzen

   • The player bobbled the ball and lost possession.
   • He bobbled the catch, letting the ball slip through his fingers.
   • She bobbled the keys while trying to unlock the door.

   Synonymebotchbungledropflubfumblemishandlemuff

   Antonymecatchgripholdsecure