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switch-hitter

/ˈswɪtʃ ˌhɪt.ər/

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noun

/ˈswɪtʃ ˌhɪt.ər/C1formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее бейсболиста, способного отбивать с любой стороны пластины, или, в сленге, человека, являющегося бисексуалом.

A noun referring to a baseball player capable of batting from either side of the plate, or, in slang, a person who is bisexual.

  1. B2formalamericansport

    A baseball player who is capable of batting with either their right or left hand.

    ruИгрок-амбидекстр

    • The team's new switch-hitter is a valuable asset against any pitcher.
    • He trained for years to become a skilled switch-hitter.
    • A switch-hitter can adapt to left-handed or right-handed pitchers.
  2. Bisexual personC1slangamerican

    A slang term for a person who is sexually attracted to both men and women.

    ruБисексуал

    • In some circles, the term 'switch-hitter' is used as a crude slang for a bisexual person.
    • He jokingly referred to himself as a switch-hitter at the party.
    • The slang term 'switch-hitter' is considered outdated and potentially offensive by many.

    Synonymsbisexual

Forms
  • switch-hitters plural form
  • switch-hitters' possessive plural form
  • switch-hitter's possessive singular form