homer
Pronunciation:
/ˈhəʊmə//ˈhoʊməɹ/noun
Definitions
Various former units of volume, particularly:
noun
Definitions
A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6 1/2 US bushels.
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/ˈhəʊmə//ˈhoʊməɹ/Definitions
Various former units of volume, particularly:
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A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6 1/2 US bushels.
/ˈhəʊmə//ˈhoʊməɹ/Definitions
A four-base hit; a home run
Example: The first baseman hit a homer to lead off the ninth.
A homing pigeon
Example: Each of the pigeon fanciers released a homer at the same time.
A person who is extremely devoted to his favorite team.
Example: Joe is such a homer that he would never boo the Hometown Hobos, even if they are in last place in the league.
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To hit a homer; to hit a home run.
Example: The Sultan of Swat homered 714 times.