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Meaning of force out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

force out

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance of an out created by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.

    Example: A force out was recorded on the scorecard.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause something to be ejected

    Example: We are going to force out intolerance.

  2. To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground

    Example: Jones forced out Smith to end the inning.