noun
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter (Freq. 1)
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the batter hit a liner to the shortstop
• Syn: ↑liner
• Topics: ↑baseball, ↑baseball game
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noun : a batted baseball hit in a nearly straight line and typically not far above the ground — called also liner
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Baseball.
a batted ball that travels low, fast, and straight. Also called liner.
[1930-35]
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line drive,
a baseball hit in almost a straight line, usually close to the ground; liner.
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n. Baseball a powerfully hit ball that travels in the air and relatively close to and parallel with the ground
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noun, pl ⋯ drives [count]
baseball : a ball that is hit by the batter and goes in a nearly straight line not far above the ground
He hit a hard/soft line drive to the shortstop.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.