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pick-off

/ˈpɪk.ɒf/

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noun

C1formalcommonsport/ˈpɪk.ɒf/

A noun referring to a baseball play where a pitcher or catcher throws the ball to a base to catch a runner off base and tag them out.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее игровой момент в бейсболе, когда питчер или кэтчер бросают мяч на базу, чтобы застать бегущего врасплох и осалить его.
  1. Baseball play B2 formal american sport

    A defensive play in baseball where a pitcher or catcher throws the ball to a fielder covering a base to tag out a runner who has strayed off the base.

    • The pitcher executed a perfect pick-off to catch the runner at first base.
    • The crowd cheered after the quick pick-off ended the inning.
    • He has a great pick-off move that keeps runners close to the base.

    🇷🇺Пикофф

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