misplay

noun

mis·​play ˈmis-ˌplā How to pronounce misplay (audio)
: a wrong or unskillful play : error
misplay transitive verb

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Without those misplays, runners are likely stranded on base, and Aaron Boone never makes the controversial decision to go with Nestor Cortes instead of Tim Hill. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024 Related Articles Dodgers spin 4th postseason shutout, take 2-1 lead on Mets in NLCS Luis Severino’s misplays just part of Mets’ problems in Game 3 loss to Dodgers Yamamoto knows innings matter for a Dodgers team that often lists TBA as probable pitcher The Ohtani dilemma has been strange. Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024 Jones committed two errors in the inning on a pair of misplays in left field that went off his glove. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024 Dodgers Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow ‘highly unlikely’ to return this season after setback Sept. 14, 2024 The Dodgers’ defense didn’t offer much help, with misplays and missed opportunities in the field aiding a three-run rally for the Braves (81-67) in the second and a six-run outburst in the sixth. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for misplay 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misplay was in 1867

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

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misplay

noun
mis·​play (ˈ)mis-ˈplā How to pronounce misplay (audio)
: a wrong or unskillful play
misplay
(ˈ)mis-ˈplā
ˈmis-ˌplā
verb
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