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Line drive
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(baseball) a hard-hit ball that travels directly and quickly through the air, usually at a low angle, making it difficult for fielders to catch
Example
The outfielder made a diving catch to snag the line drive.
The line drive ricocheted off the pitcher's glove and into center field.
The batter's line drive sailed over the shortstop's head for a base hit.
His line drive down the third baseline was ruled foul.
She hit a sharp line drive into the gap between left and center field.
