Definition of switch–hitter
1 : a baseball player who switch-hits
2 slang : bisexual
3 : one that is flexible or adaptable; especially : a person who can work equally well in either of two jobs or capacities
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First Known Use of switch–hitter
1928
SWITCH–HITTER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of switch–hitter for English Language Learners
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baseball : a batter who bats right-handed against a left-handed pitcher and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher
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