Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shoestring catch

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: shoestring -catch
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fielding play, typically made by an outfielder, who catches a ball near his shoes, often after a long run.

Example Sentences

"Jones races in... and makes a fine shoestring catch in shallow center."

Inflected Forms

shoestring catches (plural)

Questions

What does shoestring catch mean?: A fielding play, typically made by an outfielder, who catches a ball near his shoes, often after a long run.

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