SINCE 1828
putout
noun
put·out
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Definition of putout
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the retiring of a base runner or batter by a defensive player in baseball
put out
verb
put out;
putting out;
puts out
Definition of put out (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: extinguish
put the fire out
4
: to produce for sale
6
: to cause to be out (as in baseball or cricket)
1
: to set out from shore
2
: to make an effort
3
: to engage in sexual intercourse especially promiscuously
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Examples of putout in a Sentence
Noun
The shortstop fielded the grounder and threw to first base for the putout.Verb
despite putting out her best effort, she was unable to beat her longtime tennis rival put out the campfire before leaving
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putout
noun
English Language Learners Definition of putout
baseball
: an action that causes a batter or runner on the opposite team to be out
putout
noun
put·out
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