Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

five-tool

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.51 in modern English

Syllables: five--tool
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Able to hit for a high batting average, hit for power, run the bases well, throw well, and field well.

Example Sentences

"Clark is likely to produce above-average power numbers. He's a premium athlete with all the attributes necessary to become a five-tool standout—six if you include his ability to promote the other five."

Questions

What does five-tool mean?: Able to hit for a high batting average, hit for power, run the bases well, throw well, and field well.

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