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HITLESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does hitless mean? 

HITLESS (adjective)
  The adjective HITLESS has 2 senses:

1. (of a batter) without a hitplay

2. having no points scoresplay

  Familiarity information: HITLESS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


HITLESS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a batter) without a hit

Context example:

he went hitless for three innings

Similar:

unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)

Domain category:

ball; baseball; baseball game (a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having no points scores

Synonyms:

goalless; hitless; pointless; scoreless

Context example:

a scoreless inning

Similar:

unsuccessful (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)


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