Homer (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 2
A base hit on which the batter scores a run.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The batter hit a homer over the left field wall to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning.
- With two outs in the top of the tenth, the visiting team's star player hit a homer to take the lead.
- The crowd erupted as the hometown hero hit a walk-off homer to win the championship.
- The rookie's first career homer was a memorable one, a grand slam in the team's 10-2 victory.
- The pitcher's mistake was leaving the fastball over the plate, and the batter made him pay with a homer to center field.
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Meaning 3
Ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
United States painter best known for his seascapes (1836-1910).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 5
Pigeon trained to return home.
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Nouns denoting animals.