one-hitter — n. (Baseball) A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only one hit. Syn: 1 hitter. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
one-hitter — noun a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only one hit • Syn: ↑1 hitter • Hypernyms: ↑baseball, ↑baseball game … Useful english dictionary
Hitter — Hit ter, n. 1. One who hits or strikes; as, a hard hitter. [1913 Webster] 2. (Baseball) The batter; as, there are two strikes on the hitter. [PJC] {heavy hitter} 1. A baseball player who gets many extra base hits. 2. A person who is very… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hitter — This is a surname which can be English, German or Hebrew. In most cases it would seem to originate from the pre 7th century Old High German word huter meaning a guard or watchman, although the Jewish equivalent word from the same period is hitter … Surnames reference
hitter — [[t]hɪ̱tə(r)[/t]] hitters 1) N COUNT In sports, a hitter is someone who is good at hitting the ball. The Georgian, aged 19, is not one of the game s big hitters. 2) N COUNT: adj N If you refer to someone such as a politician or a businessman as a … English dictionary
hitter — UK [ˈhɪtə(r)] / US [ˈhɪtər] noun [countable] Word forms hitter : singular hitter plural hitters 1) someone who hits a ball, especially in tennis and baseball The record books will show that he is one of the greatest hitters who ever lived. 2)… … English dictionary
hitter — hit ► VERB (hitting; past and past part. hit) 1) direct a blow at (someone or something) with one s hand or a tool or weapon. 2) propel (a ball) with a bat, racket, etc. 3) accidentally strike (part of one s body) against something. 4) (of a… … English terms dictionary
One-platoon system — The one platoon system, also known as iron man football, was a system in American football where players played on both offense and defense. It was the result of rules that limited player substitutions. The alternative system is known as the two… … Wikipedia
hitter — noun a) Agent noun of hit; one who hits. b) One who comes up to bat … Wiktionary
hitter — hit·ter (hĭtʹər) n. 1. One who hits or strikes something. 2. Baseball. A batter. * * * … Universalium