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Definition of Three-bagger
1. Noun. A base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base.
Generic synonyms: Base Hit, Safety
Specialized synonyms: Line Triple, Line-drive Triple
Derivative terms: Triple
Lexicographical Neighbors of Three-bagger
Literary usage of Three-bagger
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Athletics at Princeton: A History by Frank Presbrey, James Hugh Moffatt (1901)
"Hillebrand was thrown out at first, but Cosgrave and Meier scored on Brown's
three-bagger. Then Pearson hit safely and Brown scored. ..."
2. The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 by Lillie de Hegermann-Lindencrone (1914)
"Johan asked me what a "three-bagger" was, but I could not tell him. Then the
worst one! "Mr. de Hegermann is envoy extraordinary and parson to his Danish ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1907)
"He drove out a three-bagger over Kirby's head. Then when Hartley found Post's
first delivery for two bases, sending Young home, the Ferry Hill pitcher went ..."
4. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1903)
"Ned went out to center as though he had knocked a three-bagger and wanted to get
home on it. Little Browne grinned at him as he sped by. ..."
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