noun
base
One of the stations a baseball runner must reach to score.
The runner reaches second base safely.
Etymology
The older idea is a footing or foundation. In baseball, a base is a designated station that gives a runner a secure position while progressing around the field.
More examples
- She touched every base before crossing home plate.
- A runner waited on each base.
- He missed the base while turning toward third.
Forms
base · bases
Similar words
- bag
- An informal name for a baseball base.