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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 • Mar. 19, 2020

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2018

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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