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Meaning of inning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inning

Pronunciation:/ˈɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A period of play in which members of a visiting baseball team attempt to hit a baseball pitched by the opposing home team until three players are called out, followed by a similar attempt by members of the home baseball team against the visiting team's pitching. There are nine or more innings in a regulation baseball game.

    Example: It is a baseball tradition to sing "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch.

  2. A similar period of play.

    Example: We batted around in our half of the inning.

  3. A player (or team)'s turn at the table to make shots until ended by a miss or a foul.

  4. A chance or opportunity to perform some deed or act.

    Example: We are in just the second inning of our quest to enter this new market.