Meaning of third base in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    third base

    Definitions

    1. the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

    Examples

    • « he was cut down on a close play at third »
  2. 2. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 3rd base

    Examples

    • « he is playing third »

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  • « Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. »
    Barry Switzer

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