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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And he agreed with Payton’s assessment of him as a ball hawk.
From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023
That usually means the linebackers are struggling, but Chaminade has outstanding linebackers, so it’s more about Gallegos being a ball hawk.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2022
A 6-foot-3 cornerback, with dreadlocks bursting from his helmet, Sherman can shut down the passing game as both a ball hawk and a fierce tackler.
From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2012
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
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.
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