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DictionaryshagRetrieving practice balls
verb

shag

To chase and retrieve balls during sports practice.

The players shag fly balls during practice.

Etymology

Origin uncertain. Shag for retrieving practice balls should not be connected to the sexual or carpet senses without stronger support.

More examples

  • She shagged balls in the outfield.
  • They are shagging before the game.
  • He shags the stray balls.

Forms

shag · shags · shagged · shagging

Similar words

retrieve
The general verb for fetching something back.
field
Handles a ball in play, not only practice retrieval.