Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

third base

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.86 in modern English

Syllables
third base
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The base after second base in a counter-clockwise path around a baseball infield.

noun

The betting spot located immediately to the right of the dealer, which is last to act.

noun

Touching another person’s genitals in a sexual manner; mutual masturbation.

Slang

Example Sentences

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Sports.

Phrases

third baseman first base second base home run

Frequently Paired Words

first base second base home run score home base

Synonyms

third

Questions

What does third base mean?
The base after second base in a counter-clockwise path around a baseball infield.

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