designated hitter en · NOUN
Meanings
- A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation for the duration of a baseball game.
- (colloquial) A person who is asked to substitute for another in handling a portion of a task for which the other is less capable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| designated hitters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (6)
fr frappeur désigné (baseball) · it battitore designato (baseball) · ja 指名打者 (baseball) · ca batedor designat (baseball) · ko 지명타자 (baseball) · es bateador designado (baseball)