bunt

• Substantivo com vários significados: no beisebol, o ato de tocar levemente na bola com o bastão sem fazer o movimento completo de rebatida; na agricultura, uma doença fúngica do trigo em que os grãos são substituídos por massas escuras, oleosas e de cheiro forte.

A noun with multiple meanings: in baseball, it refers to the act of lightly hitting the ball without swinging the bat; in agriculture, it refers to a fungal disease of wheat that replaces grains with greasy, smelly spore masses.

1. Baseball hitB2formalamericansport

   In baseball, the action of deliberately tapping the ball lightly with the bat without a full swing, often to advance a runner.

   Toque de bola

   • The player executed a perfect bunt to move the runner to second base.
   • He surprised the defense with a quick bunt down the third-base line.
   • The coach signaled for a sacrifice bunt in the late innings.

2. Wheat diseaseC1formalscientific

   A fungal disease of wheat where the grain kernels are replaced by greasy, foul-smelling masses of dark spores.

   Carvão do trigo

   • The farmer's crop was devastated by a severe outbreak of bunt.
   • Bunt reduces both the yield and quality of harvested wheat.
   • Proper seed treatment can help prevent bunt infection in wheat fields.

   Sinônimosstinking smut

3. Fungal pathogenC1formalscientific

   A type of fungus, specifically Tilletia species, that causes bunt disease by replacing wheat kernels with spore masses.

   Carvão do trigo

   • The bunt fungus releases a strong, fishy odor when the spores are disturbed.
   • Researchers are studying the genetics of bunt to develop resistant wheat varieties.
   • Bunt spores can remain viable in soil for many years.

   Sinônimosstinking smut

• Verbo usado no beisebol para descrever uma batida leve e intencional na bola, geralmente para avançar um corredor pelas bases.

A verb used in baseball to describe the act of deliberately tapping the ball lightly with the bat, usually to advance a base runner.

1. Short hit in baseballB2formalamericansport

   To deliberately hit a baseball lightly so it lands just in front of the infield, often to advance a runner.

   Fazer um toque de bola

   • The batter decided to bunt to move the runner to second base.
   • He practiced bunting for hours to perfect his technique.
   • The coach signaled for the player to bunt the ball.

2. Strike or push againstC1informal

   To strike, thrust, or shove against something or someone.

   Bater ou empurrar

   • The goat bunted the fence with its head.
   • He bunted his shoulder against the heavy door to open it.
   • The child bunted the toy car across the floor.

   Sinônimosbumpbuttpushramshovethrust