line drive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of line drive
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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A pitcher caught a line drive — or rather, the ball caught him — with his jersey.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
Reaves chucked up a line drive that ricocheted off the front of the rim and toward his left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
George Springer's sharp line drive reduced the deficit, but Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto kept the hosts in check, giving up just that one run in six innings pitched.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
Barger followed with a line drive to left-center that was hit so hard, it got wedged in the wall for a ground-rule double.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025
I am sorry I hurt you with my line drive.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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