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third base
noun
the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.
the playing position of the fielder covering the area of the infield near this base.
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Origin of third base1
Example Sentences
He did a little too much, as Savage said, trying to catch Texas San Antonio’s defense sleeping and got picked off at third base in the fifth.
He starts at third base until the Braves send him to the mound.
In the fifth, he committed a costly error at third base that fueled New York’s go-ahead two-run rally.
Will Wilson followed that with a spinning ball up the third base line, its awkward hop off the edge of the infield grass tripping up Max Muncy for another infield single.
Walking Ohtani would have moved the go-ahead run to third base, and with Kim’s speed, any ball put in play by the next batter would have likely resulted in a run.
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Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.The expression (getting or going to) third base is slang for sexual contact with genitals, especially when it happens for the first time between two people.The expression (being) born on third base refers to having advantages in life by virtue of being born into wealth and other privileges.How is third base pronounced?[ thurd beys ]What are some other words related to third base?first basesecond basehome runwhite privilege
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