ground out

ground out
1. verb
a) To provide proper grounding for a circuit.

Jones grounded out to lead off the third.

b) To become out by hitting a ground ball which is fielded and leads to a force or tag of a runner.
2. noun
An instance of grounding out.

A ground out was recorded on the scorecard.


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