CEFR C1

pinch hitter

noun

Meaning

A substitute batter who replaces another player at the plate during a baseball game, typically chosen for their specific skill in a high-pressure situation.

Examples

The manager decided to bring in a pinch hitter to face the opposing team's best pitcher.
She acted as a pinch hitter for the project team when the lead developer suddenly fell ill.

Synonyms: substitute, replacement, relief, stand-in

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pinch hitter (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪntʃ ˌhɪtər/

Definition

A substitute batter who replaces another player at the plate during a baseball game, typically chosen for their specific skill in a high-pressure situation.

Examples

The manager decided to bring in a pinch hitter to face the opposing team's best pitcher.
She acted as a pinch hitter for the project team when the lead developer suddenly fell ill.
He is known throughout the league as a reliable pinch hitter who rarely strikes out.

How to Use pinch hitter

pinch hit (phrasal verb): To act as a substitute in a difficult situation. — "I had to pinch hit for my colleague while she was on vacation."

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