strikeout

noun

strike·out | \ˈstrīk-ˌau̇t

Definition of strikeout

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an out in baseball resulting from a batter's being charged with three strikes

strike out

verb

Definition of strike out (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to enter upon a course of action

2 : to set out vigorously

3 : to make an out in baseball by a strikeout

4 : to finish bowling a string with consecutive strikes specifically : to bowl three strikes in the last frame

5 : fail sense 2c

transitive verb

of a baseball pitcher : to retire (someone) by a strikeout

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Verb

their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership struck out all references to indecent matters

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Ohtani was 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 51 2/3 innings in 10 starts. — Jim Armstrong, The Seattle Times, "Acuna honored to be named National League Rookie of the Year," 13 Nov. 2018 Gerrit Cole of the Houston Astros reacts after a strikeout in Game 2 of the ALDS. — Brian Costa, WSJ, "Red Sox-Astros: An Elite Battle of Heavyweights," 12 Oct. 2018 Ramírez whiffed seven batters, with back-to-back strikeouts in the first and fourth innings. — Katherine Fominykh, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles ride rookie Yefry Ramírez to beat error-riddled Rangers, 1-0," 15 July 2018 Over his last two starts, he's allowed a total of two earned runs with 14 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings. — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, "Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Pitchers to stash before the All-Star break," 13 July 2018 He’s tied for sixth in the league with 87 strikeouts in 95 1/3 innings. — Scott Lauber, Philly.com, "Nick Williams thriving in everyday role for Phillies after biding his time on bench," 9 July 2018 Since April 17, Harper had hit .189 with 79 strikeouts in 69 games. — Tom Verducci, SI.com, "Nine Innings: How Bryce Harper Is Trying to Revive His Season, What We Learned in the First Half and More," 9 July 2018 Avila, who was signed to a two-year deal in January to take over as the Diamondbacks’ starting catcher this season, has struggled to the tune of a .124 batting average to go along with 54 strikeouts in 45 games. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Diamondbacks activate struggling catcher Alex Avila from disabled list," 7 July 2018 Greene, a right-handed pitcher capable of throwing above 100 mph, owns a 2.31 ERA at Class-A Dayton in his last 10 starts with 59 strikeouts in 50 ⅔ innings. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Dilson Herrera promoted to Cincinnati Reds roster, adding solid bat to the Reds' bench," 6 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Two of the breakout stars of the USA reality show Chrisley Knows Best are striking out on their own. — Megan Friedman, Country Living, "Savannah and Chase From ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Are Getting Their Own Show," 31 Oct. 2018 Considering Hader hasn’t allowed a run and has struck out 48% of the batters unfortunate enough to step up to the plate against him in these playoffs, the Brewers couldn’t have devised a better blueprint. — Jared Diamond, WSJ, "Brewers Send NLCS to Game 7—and Keep Their Ace Up Their Sleeve," 20 Oct. 2018 Don't hold your breath Rua struck out, and the streak lives on. — Jeff Wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers Reaction: Were Rangers trying to save Choo’s streak by not using him to hit late?," 11 July 2018 The 22-year-old right-hander allowed only one hit, struck out five and won his first Double-A San Antonio start with six strong innings in a 7-2 win over visiting Arkansas on Saturday night. — Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Chris Paddack dominant in Texas League debut," 8 July 2018 Hall, 19, allowed three unearned runs in that game and entered Friday having struck out 39 against 23 walks with a 3.43 ERA in 44 2/3 innings over 12 appearances (10 starts). — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles minor league report: Branden Kline's prospect status on the rise in return to Bowie," 30 June 2018 This was a strange one, Romo striking out the Nationals’ outfielder to finish a game and then screaming at him as Taylor walked off with his back to the Rays’ reliever. — John Shea, SFChronicle.com, "Could Giants, other teams be cautious at trade deadline because of luxury tax?," 30 June 2018 Everyone noted the lack of batting gloves: In the sixth inning, Duffy struck out, so the hit streak came to an end. — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, "Royals' Danny Duffy took a mighty swing and ... his bat flew into Brewers' dugout," 28 June 2018 Ayers is a University of Kentucky commit who struck out 50 for the Wolves this season in just 33 innings. — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, "2018 MLB Draft: Which Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky current, ex-preps stars were selected?," 7 June 2018

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