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moundsman

American  
[moundz-muhn] / ˈmaʊndz mən /

noun

Baseball Slang.

plural

moundsmen
  1. pitcher.


Etymology

Origin of moundsman

First recorded in 1910–15; mound 1 + 's 1 + man

Example Sentences

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It ran in 1960 and starred Robert Sorrells as the unusual moundsman.

From Washington Times

The elder moundsman and coach was on a 40-and-over team that won the state title two years ago.

From Washington Times

But every moundsman has his jinx.

From Time Magazine Archive

For a veteran moundsman, such marks would be merely amazing.

From Time Magazine Archive

His partner, the former great moundsman Jim Kaat, sees things clearly, but Kay views the world through pinstriped lenses.

From Time Magazine Archive