bunt
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(baseball) a batting technique where a batter softly taps the ball with the bat to place it into play, often to advance a baserunner
A bunt in baseball or softball is when the batter lightly taps the ball with the bat, rather than swinging at it. The goal is to gently push the ball into play, often to advance a runner on base or to surprise the defense. A bunt is typically used in situations where the batter wants to sacrifice their turn at bat for the benefit of the team, such as moving a runner into scoring position. The batter holds the bat still and makes contact with the ball, usually near the tip of the bat, to keep the ball from going too far.
- The batter attempted a bunt to move the runner to second base.
- The pitcher fielded the bunt and threw to first base for the out.
- The batter fouled off the bunt attempt with two strikes.
- The batter's bunt rolled perfectly down the third baseline for a hit.
- The team used a bunt to manufacture a run in the late innings.
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fungus that destroys kernels of wheat by replacing them with greasy masses of smelly spores
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similar to Tilletia caries
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disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores
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