fungo

/ˈfʌŋɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of ball, typically used for hitting practice in baseball, with a handle attached to a weighted or bouncy ball

“The coach set up a fungo to help the team practice their swings.”

2. verb

to practice baseball swings with a fungo

“The coach fungoed with the team for hours to get them ready for the game.”

Synonyms

  • baseball training
  • batting practice

Antonyms

  • game play