double-bagger

1 8.1

A hit that lets the batter reach second base

noun
/ˈdʌbəlˌbæɡər/

Jargon

: doble

The player celebrated after hitting a well-placed double-bagger to reach second base.

Examples

The crowd erupted when she hit a double-bagger in the final inning.
He hit a double-bagger to start the game.
After his double-bagger, the team had a strong chance to win the game.
He is known for his consistent double-bagger performances throughout the season.
Did you see that double-bagger by Tom?
When he connected with the pitch, it led to a double-bagger that excited the crowd.
Her double-bagger in the championship game helped secure the team's victory.

Synonyms

double

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

37 3.5

A hit that lets the batter reach second base

is an alternative phrased or hyphenated form of the same term

line double

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

1 3.7

A hard, low hit that lets the batter reach second base

is the broader second base hit regardless of how the ball is struck

line-drive double

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

1 7.4

A hard, straight hit into the outfield that lets the batter reach second base

is the general hit to second base not limited to line drives

two-base hit

vsdouble-bagger

Specialized

1 4.2

A baseball play when the batter reaches second base safely

is the shorter single-word or hyphenated alternative widely used

two-bagger

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

1 8.1

A hit that lets the batter reach second base

is the same concept expressed with another common word form

two-baser

vsdouble-bagger

Specialized

7.9

A baseball hit that lets the batter reach second base safely

is the usual single-word or different hyphenated expression for the same play

How Far

home run

186 2.3

triple

15 5.5

double-bagger

Jargon

1 8.1

single

Jargon

33 4.2

Surface Forms

double-bagger singular

double-baggers plural

Morphology

double-bagger = double + bagger (semi-transparent) = double + bagger

The components 'double' and 'bagger' are visible, but '-bagger' as a sports slang element meaning 'a hit reaching a base' is specialized and not predictable for average learners.

Etymology

The word double-bagger comes from double ('two') and bagger, from bag, an old baseball word for a 'base' because bases were once like bags. So a double-bagger is a hit that takes the batter to second base, that is, a double.