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Definition of pickoff in English: pickoffnoun ˈpɪkɒfˈpikˌäf 1Baseball
An act of catching a runner off base, involving a sudden throw of the ball to that base by the pitcher or catcher. as modifier a pickoff play Example sentencesExamples - No major league pitcher, to our knowledge. has ever matched his feat of retiring three runners on pickoff throws in one inning
- Every inning seemed to feature runners on base, full counts, pickoff throws, pitching changes, and breaks to go wake up spectators who may have dozed off.
- But then he made a crucial mistake, making a wide pickoff throw to first base.
- When a runner gets on second against the Cubs, pitchers often use a ‘no-look’ sign and attempt a pickoff throw.
- The pitcher throws to first base on a pickoff attempt.
2A device in the control or guidance system of an aircraft or boat which emits or alters an electrical, optical, or pneumatic output in response to a change in motion. Example sentencesExamples - However, newer systems have a pickoff located directly on the drive shaft, which makes optical devices less practical.
- The generating voltmeter and capacitor pickoff signal were quiet.
Definition of pickoff in US English: pickoffnounˈpikˌäf Baseball The putout of a runner leading off base, involving an unexpected throw to a base by the pitcher or the catcher while the batter is still at bat. Example sentencesExamples - Every inning seemed to feature runners on base, full counts, pickoff throws, pitching changes, and breaks to go wake up spectators who may have dozed off.
- When a runner gets on second against the Cubs, pitchers often use a ‘no-look’ sign and attempt a pickoff throw.
- No major league pitcher, to our knowledge. has ever matched his feat of retiring three runners on pickoff throws in one inning
- But then he made a crucial mistake, making a wide pickoff throw to first base.
- The pitcher throws to first base on a pickoff attempt.
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