hit-and-run
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Definition of hit-and-run
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : being or relating to a hit-and-run in baseball
2 : being or involving a motor-vehicle driver who does not stop after being involved in an accident
3 : involving or intended for quick specific action or results a hit-and-run raid
hit-and-run
nounDefinition of hit-and-run (Entry 2 of 3)
: a baseball play calling for a runner on first to begin running as a pitch is delivered and for the batter to attempt to hit the pitch
hit-and-run
verbDefinition of hit-and-run (Entry 3 of 3)
: to execute a hit-and-run play in baseball
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The first known use of hit-and-run was in 1899
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hit-and-run
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of hit-and-run
(Entry 1 of 2)
: involving a driver who does not stop after causing an accident
: involving quick action by someone who then leaves or runs away quickly
hit-and-run
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of hit-and-run (Entry 2 of 2)
baseball : a play in which a base runner begins running as soon as a pitch is thrown and the batter tries to hit the pitch
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hit-and-run
adjectiveKids Definition of hit-and-run
: being or involving a driver who does not stop after being in an automobile accident
hit-and-run
adjectiveLegal Definition of hit-and-run
1 : having left the scene of a motor vehicle accident without stopping to fulfill the duties imposed by law (as rendering aid or giving identification) a hit-and-run driver
2 : involving or concerning a hit-and-run driver a hit-and-run accident hit-and-run statutes
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