ball hawk
Americannoun
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Baseball. an outfielder with outstanding defensive skills, especially at fielding fly balls.
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Sports. a defensive player, as in basketball or football, who excels in gaining possession of the ball.
Example Sentences
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Fulton, added in the offseason, has been a standout in coverage and has shown himself to be a ball hawk.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
The former Division III player became a ball hawk in his Texas Tech debut last year when he forced four fumbles and had four interceptions.
From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2018
The definition of a ball hawk, the Honey Badger turned games in the Tigers' favor with an uncanny ability to make big plays when they were needed most.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2012
That sleek, smart, ball hawk of a safety — how did he ever slip to the sixth round of the draft?
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2010
The St. Louis Cardinals bypassed several more-established stars to grab Norm Thompson as their first-round choice; a defensive back from Utah, Thompson is an aggressive ball hawk who intercepted seven passes last season.
From Time Magazine Archive
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