Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

switch-hit

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.53 in modern English

Syllables
switch-hit
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To bat both left and right-handed.

verb

To face the bowler with a left or right-handed batting stance, and then switch to the opposite stance as the ball is bowled.

noun

An instance of switch-hitting.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

switch-hits (present, singular) switch-hitting (participle, present) switch hit (alternative) switch-hits (plural)

Phrases

reverse sweep switch-hitter

Frequently Paired Words

reverse sweep switch-hitter

Questions

What does switch-hit mean?
To bat both left and right-handed.

How to pronounce switch-hit

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