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BUNT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Bunt.

Bunt - as a noun

(baseball) the act of hitting a baseball or softball lightly by holding the bat in a stationary position rather than swinging it

Disease of wheat characterized by replacement of the grains with greasy masses of smelly smut spores

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stinking smut

Similar to tilletia caries

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stinking smuttilletia foetida

Fungus that destroys kernels of wheat by replacing them with greasy masses of smelly spores

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tilletia caries

Bunt - as a verb

Hit a ball in such a way so as to make it go a short distance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drag a bunt

To strike, thrust or shove against

Example: "He butted his sister out of the way"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The baseball player attempted a bunt to advance the runner to second base."
"Her perfect bunt allowed her teammate to score the winning run."
"The coach emphasized the importance of a well-executed bunt in small ball strategy."
"The batter fouled off the bunt attempt, resulting in a strikeout."
"The pitcher fielded the bunt cleanly and threw out the runner at first base."
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Word Game Points

Is BUNT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bunt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUNT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BUNT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bunt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUNT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BUNT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bunt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUNT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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