leadoff

/L IY1 D AO0 F/
noun
  1. 1

    The first batter in the batting order.

    โ€œJones has been the team's lead off hitter for three years.โ€

  2. 2

    The first batter of an inning.

    โ€œThe lead off hitter for the sixth inning is Jones.โ€

  3. 3

    The short distance that a player stands away from their current base.

adjective
  1. 1

    Beginning something by leading the way.

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