Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An opening play or move.
  • noun One that leads off.

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  • adjective Describing who or what begins something by leading the way.

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Examples

  • Not even a brief appearance in leadoff spot could help shake slump.

    These guys made fantasy owners cheer, curse 2008

  • Derek Jeter: Doesn't make many adjustments in leadoff spot Mets '

    USA TODAY Latest news 2000

  • Ortiz hoped for a 'leadoff' walk-off homerBOSTON -- Jonathan Papelbon was not at Fenway Park on Saturday night, even though he could've been the winning pitcher at the conclusion of the Red Sox-Rays suspended game from Friday.

    Boston Red Sox News 2010

  • Ortiz hoped for a 'leadoff' walk-off homerBOSTON -- Jonathan Papelbon was not at Fenway Park on Saturday night, even though he could've been the winning pitcher at the conclusion of the Red Sox-Rays suspended game from Friday.

    Boston Red Sox News 2010

  • Cardinals hitters such as leadoff man Skip Schumaker have long been complimentary of McGwire's tutoring, and La Russa said he has witnessed McGwire's ability to pass on hitting knowledge.

    Fore, right! 2009

  • Cardinals hitters such as leadoff man Skip Schumaker have long been complimentary of McGwire's tutoring, and La Russa said he has witnessed McGwire's ability to pass on hitting knowledge.

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  • Cardinals hitters such as leadoff man Skip Schumaker have long been complimentary of McGwire's tutoring, and La Russa said he has witnessed McGwire's ability to pass on hitting knowledge.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2009

  • Cardinals hitters such as leadoff man Skip Schumaker have long been complimentary of McGwire's tutoring, and La Russa said he has witnessed McGwire's ability to pass on hitting knowledge.

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  • Cardinals hitters such as leadoff man Skip Schumaker have long been complimentary of McGwire's tutoring, and La Russa said he has witnessed McGwire's ability to pass on hitting knowledge.

    RGJ.com - Latest News 2009

  • Cardinals hitters such as leadoff man Skip Schumaker have long been complimentary of McGwire's tutoring, and La Russa said he has witnessed McGwire's ability to pass on hitting knowledge.

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