baseliner

noun

base·​lin·​er ˈbās-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce baseliner (audio)
: a tennis player who stays on or near the baseline and seldom moves to the net

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This additional two millimeters of FuelCell foam improved the comfort on the 996 silhouette, but still provided plenty of separation between the brand's baseliner Fresh Foam X Lav V2 model. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 Fritz went up a break in the second game of the opening set against fellow baseliner Rublev, converting his third break point chance when Rublev sent a forehand long. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022 The sinewy baseliner has long stood in the shadow of the ever-popular Federer and Nadal, despite his historical advantage over both. Jason Gay, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2022 McNally is the more effective server, and the better volleyer, while Gauff is the steadier baseliner. Michael J. Lewis, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2021 See all Example Sentences for baseliner 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baseliner was in 1883

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“Baseliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseliner. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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