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
Chief ball hawk for the champion Knicks, Frazier says: "I dress kind of conservatively when we lose and I splash on the colors when we win."
From Time Magazine Archive
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