first base

Definition of First Base in English :

Noun

1. first base

the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball

2. first, first base

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

first

3. first base

the initial stage in accomplishing something

Example Sentences:
'we didn't get to first base with that approach'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

First Base

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noun

1. baseball

a.

the base that a runner must reach safely to score a hit, and the first of the three bases the runner must reach safely on the way to home plate in order to score a run

b.

the fielding position nearest this base

2. get to first base

First Base

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Baseball

1.

the base to the left of the pitcher, the first of the four bases that a base runner attempts to reach safely

2.

the defensive position played by the first baseman

First Base

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n.

1. Baseball

a. The first of the bases in the infield, counterclockwise from home plate.

b. The fielding position occupied by the first baseman.

2. Slang The first stage or step toward completion or success: "never got to first base with any of his ... deals" (Ross Macdonald).

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