HyperDic: first_base

English > 3 senses of the expression first base:
NOUNartifactfirst basethe base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball
actfirst base, firstthe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
actfirst basethe initial stage / stage in accomplishing something
English > first base: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball.
Broaderbase, bagA place that the runner must touch before scoring
Spanishprimera base
Catalanprimera base
English > first base: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate).
Synonymfirst
Member ofbaseball teamA team that plays baseball
Broaderposition(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
Spanishprimera base
Catalanprimera base
English > first base: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe initial stage / stage in accomplishing something.
Example"we didn't get to first base with that approach"
Broaderfirst step, initiative, opening move, openingThe first of a series of actions
Spanishprimera base

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