hopper
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- noun
- /ˈhɑːpər/
- Jargon
:
pelota rodante
- With the score tied at 3-3, Nick Swisher hit a tough one-hopper at Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy.
Examples
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Swung on, a one-hopper back to the mound.
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When Marco Scutaro caught that one-hopper off the bat of Pete Kozma and mimicked Dashon Goldson's "hawk" motion with his arms...
Blog text (21) -
When legislative proposals for reform were in the hopper, it seems most defense lawyers chose to lay low rather than express an opinion, especially if it was critical.
Academic text (2006) -
The batter hit a ground ball that turned into a hopper and rolled right past the pitcher.
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During the game, I watched as a low hopper squeaked through the infield for a base hit.
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He made an excellent play, grabbing the hopper before it could reach the outfield.
Synonyms
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5.6
A hit where the ball rolls or bounces along the ground
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3.4
In baseball, a ball hit so it rolls or bounces on the ground
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A hit ball that rolls along the ground
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3.6
A baseball hit that rolls or bounces along the ground
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A batted ball that hits the ground and bounces high
A ball that travels very low, skimming just above the ground
Idioms
Compounds
How Bouncy
- Jargon
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- Jargon
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hopper comes from hop 'to jump' and the ending -er 'one that'. In baseball, a hopper is a ball that 'hops' along the ground, so the name fits the bouncing motion.