Definitions

1. noun

A player on a baseball team who plays in the infield, especially one who covers first base.

“The team’s basemen worked together to turn a double play.”

2. noun

A member of a baseball team’s infield, especially one who covers first base.

“The basemen were instrumental in the team’s victory.”

3. noun

A player on an ice hockey team who plays in the defensive zone, especially one who covers the area in front of the net.

“The team’s basemen helped to block shots from the opposing team.”