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worm burner en · NOUN

Etymology

From the humorous notion that any worms on the ground might be burned by the rapid passage of the ball.

Meanings

1. A hard-hit ground ball.
   • Jones smashes a worm burner to mid on.
   • Jones smashes a worm burner between third and short.
2. A low, hard-hit shot.

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Synonyms

grasscutter