"stolen base" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stolen bases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} stolen base (plural stolen bases)
  1. (baseball, softball) A play where a runner on any base runs to the next base, usually while the pitcher pitches to a batter. Such a runner is liable to be put out if tagged with the ball while not in contact with any base. Categories (topical): Baseball, Softball Synonyms: steal Coordinate_terms: caught stealing, when a runner is unsuccessful and is thrown out, defensive indifference, when the runner is not credited with a stolen base because the team playing the field did not try to stop the steal
    Sense id: en-stolen_base-en-noun-isO8lFz6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, softball, sports

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