baseball in English: A game in which two teams hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases; also the ball used in the game. (noun)

Translation

A game in which two teams hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases; also the ball used in the game.

Word origin

Made in English from base plus ball, after the four bases a player runs around.

Gender

Pluralbaseballs

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Here baseball is the game itself.

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Here a baseball is the ball used in the game.

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The name of a sport takes no article.

ball

A round object that you throw, kick, or hit in many games.

game

A game is something you play for fun, often with rules and a winner.

team

A group of people who work or play together to reach the same goal.

play

To take part in a game or fun activity, or to make music on an instrument.

sport

A game or activity that you play with your body, often against other people.

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