force-out

[ fawrs-out, fohrs- ]
/ ˈfɔrsˌaʊt, ˈfoʊrs- /

noun Baseball.

a put-out of a base runner on a force play.

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Origin of force-out

1895–1900, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase force out

Words nearby force-out

force majeure, force-march, forcemeat, force of habit, force of mastication, force-out, force play, forceps, forceps delivery, force pump, forcer
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Example sentences from the Web for force-out

  • It's a force-out attempt aimed at us or at anybody who thinks our way.

    The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun