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PITCHERS MOUND [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baseball and Softball
DEF

A slight and gradual elevation of earth (height: 10 inches) in the centre of the infield from where the pitcher pitches the ball during a baseball or a softball game.

OBS

hill: The pitcher's mound on a baseball field. To pitch, the pitcher stands on a rectangular plate, known as the "slab" or "rubber" and firmly set into the top of the mound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Baseball et softball
DEF

Petite élévation de terre, sise en face du marbre, où se place le lanceur pour envoyer les balles vers le frappeur.

OBS

En Europe, on dit «mont».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Béisbol y softball
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