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home run
noun
baseball : a hit that allows the batter to go around all the bases and score a run
Full Definition of HOME RUN
1
: a hit in baseball that enables the batter to make a complete circuit of the bases and score a run
2
: an impressive success <the president's speech was a home run>
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First Known Use of HOME RUN
1856
Rhymes with HOME RUN
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HOME RUN Defined for Kids
home run
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Definition of HOME RUN for Kids
: a hit in baseball that enables the batter to go around all the bases and score
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