"swinging bunt" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swinging bunts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} swinging bunt (plural swinging bunts)
  1. (baseball) A ball that travels a short distance as if it were bunted, but was produced by a full or checked swing. Categories (topical): Baseball
    Sense id: en-swinging_bunt-en-noun-2ceA572~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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