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Meaning of switch-hit | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To bat both left and right-handed.
  2. To face the bowler with a left or right-handed batting stance, and then switch to the opposite stance as the ball is bowled.

Examples

“His ability to switch-hit left the manager with a tough decision whether to bring in a left-handed or a right-handed relief pitcher.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

switch-hits switch-hitting switchback switchbacked switchbacking switchblade

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