plunk
7.8
A hit in baseball that drops suddenly and lands softly
- noun
- /plʌŋk/
- Jargon
:
sencillo
- With a gentle plunk, the ball fell between the infielders and allowed a runner to advance.
Examples
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Sometimes a well-placed plunk can be just as effective as a powerful drive.
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The batter managed a plunk that landed just beyond the pitcher's mound.
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The ball made a soft plunk when it hit the ground.
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Did you hear that plunk from the bat?
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The batter's surprising plunk allowed him to reach first base safely.
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A quick plunk in the outfield brought in the run needed to win the game.
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His soft plunk just out of reach of the shortstop led to a crucial score.
Synonyms
9.6
A weak baseball hit that falls quickly into the shallow part of the field
specifies that the drop is often soft rather than only sudden
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Plunk in baseball keeps the same sound picture: a soft, sudden drop after the ball is struck. So a 'plunk' is a gentle hit that falls quickly and makes a small, hollow sound.