hummer

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать певца, который напевает мелодию, не открывая губ и не произнося слов, или в бейсболе — подачу, брошенную с максимальной скоростью.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words, or in baseball, a pitch thrown with maximum velocity.

1. Humming singerB2informal

   A person who sings a melody by producing sound with their mouth closed, without articulating words.

   Напевающий

   • The hummer in the choir added a soft background to the song.
   • She was a talented hummer, able to carry a tune perfectly without opening her lips.
   • The crowd fell silent as the hummer began the melody.
   • He often hums while working, a natural hummer at heart.

2. Fast baseball pitchC1slangamericansport

   In baseball, a pitch thrown with extremely high speed and force.

   Скоростная подача

   • The pitcher threw a hummer that reached 98 miles per hour.
   • He couldn't react fast enough to the hummer coming toward the plate.
   • A good hummer is difficult for batters to hit.
   • The scout was impressed by the rookie's hummer.

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