"baserunning" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From base + running. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|base|running}} base + running Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} baserunning (uncountable)
  1. (baseball) The act of running bases, or a player's skill in doing so Tags: uncountable
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