Home Run (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A base hit on which the batter scores a run.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The batter hit a home run to left field, securing the winning run for his team.
- In the bottom of the ninth inning, the player's home run sealed the victory for the home team.
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the player rounded the bases after hitting a home run.
- The player's impressive home run helped his team come from behind to win the game.
- The pitcher had allowed only one home run all season, until the opposing team's star player stepped up to the plate.