worm burner

The term "worm burner" is used in various sports to describe a hard-hit ball that travels close to the ground.

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Definition

B2Baseball

(sports)A hard-hit ground ball that moves quickly along the ground.

Example

  • The batter hit a worm burner past the shortstop.

B2Golf

(sports)A low, hard-hit shot that rolls quickly along the grass.

Example

  • He accidentally hit a worm burner that sped across the fairway.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "worm burner":

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