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Meaning of pinch hitter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pinch hitter

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A substitute batter; one who pinch-hits.

  2. An aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket.

  3. An individual who substitutes for another to perform one or more tasks.

    Example: I'll be sending a pinch hitter to do the presentation because I have the flu.