fly ball
The term "fly ball" is most commonly associated with baseball and cricket, describing a ball hit high into the air.
Definition
B2Baseball
(technical)A ball hit high into the air, usually caught by a fielder before touching the ground.
Example
- The outfielder caught the fly ball for the final out of the inning.
B2Cricket
(technical)A ball struck by the batsman that travels through the air without bouncing.
Example
- The fielder positioned himself perfectly to catch the fly ball.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fly ball":
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