(baseball, slang, rare) A foul ball which just brushes by the bat, making a ticking sound.
(baseball, slang, rare) A foul ball which just brushes by the bat, making a ticking sound.
The catcher held onto the foul tick for the out.
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(Australia, banking, informal) A process that allows an accountholder to sign up to another financial institution, with the new bank taking care of all transfers, fees and paperwork.
(US, baseball, of a batter) To use one's own judgment to aggressively swing at pitches, rather than following a coaches instructions.
(baseball) A pitch that comes very close to the batter, forcing them to move back from the plate.
To knock an object, usually a ball, away from oneself.
(baseball, slang) A hit that travels a limited distance and then falls straight to the ground.