What is another word for bunted?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌntɪd] (IPA)

The word "bunted" can be interchanged with a variety of synonyms depending on the context. In baseball, "bunted" can be replaced with "dragged" if the player is attempting a drag bunt. In general, "bunted" could also be substituted with "pushed" or "tapped" since both words convey a similar action of lightly hitting or nudging something. "Butted" could also be a synonym for "bunted" if the action is a forceful hit. Additionally, "sacrificed" is a commonly used synonym in baseball because a bunt is often used as a sacrifice play to advance runners.

Usage examples for Bunted

Taft bunted along first base line and Post ran for it, scooped it up and threw, to Patten.
"The Crimson Sweater"
Ralph Henry Barbour
He called himself the victim of a cruel, inexorable fate, and felt like a bunted animal driven to its last gasp and hearing the dogs and sportsmen fast coming nearer.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Almost before the batter was in position he pitched a fast ball straight over the plate and the batter bunted down toward shortstop.
"Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant"
Hugh S. Fullerton

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