leadoff

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English

Definitions

noun

The first batter in the batting order.“Jones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years.”
The first batter of an inning.“The lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones.”
The short distance that a player stands away from their current base.

adjective

Beginning something by leading the way.

Related words

Synonyms

starts lead-off leading lead go-ahead pathbreaking opening preambulatory trailblazing inaugural upfront foremost early initiative advance introductory

Rhymes

scoff jerk off trough brush off stave off cough quaff cut off taper off set off

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