charging the mound

noun

The act of a batter running towards the pitcher's mound with the intent of physically assaulting the pitcher for a perceived grievance.

Meanings

nouncharging the mound (uncountable)
  1. uncountableball gamesThe act of a batter running towards the pitcher's mound with the intent of physically assaulting the pitcher for a perceived grievance.
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of charge the mound

Translations

German Sturm auf den Hügel
  • Sturm auf den Hügelbaseball maneuver

Rhymes & wordplay

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APA

charging the mound. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/charging%20the%20mound

MLA

“charging the mound.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/charging%20the%20mound. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “charging the mound,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/charging%20the%20mound.

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