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ball-hawking

/ˈbɔːl ˌhɔː.kɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈbɔːl ˌhɔː.kɪŋ/formalamericansport
  • ruПрилагательное, используемое в американских видах спорта, особенно в бейсболе и американском футболе, для описания игрока, который исключительно искусен в ловле или перехвате мяча.

An adjective used in American sports contexts, particularly baseball and American football, to describe a player who is exceptionally skilled at catching or intercepting the ball.

  1. Skilled at intercepting or stealingC1informalamericansport

    Describes a player, especially in baseball or American football, who is adept at stealing the ball or intercepting passes.

    ruУмеющий перехватывать

    • The ball-hawking shortstop made a spectacular diving catch.
    • His ball-hawking skills helped the team win the championship.
    • The coach praised the ball-hawking defender for his quick reflexes.

    Synonymsopportunisticpredatorythieving