shag


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verb
shaggedshag·ging

Definition of SHAG

transitive verb
1
a : to chase after; especially : to chase after and return (a ball) hit usually out of play b : to catch (a fly) in baseball practice
2
: to chase away

Origin of SHAG

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1896

Other Baseball Terms

alley, cleanup, nightcap, safety, save

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