A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and Japan, in which the object is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run counter-clockwise among four bases, resulting in the scoring of a run. The team with the most runs after termination of play, usually nine innings, wins.

A line that is a base for measurement or for construction. / A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison. / (typography) A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.

(engineering, computing) To provide a baseline for measurement. / (tennis) To play from the baseline.

Synonym of baseball mitt

A glove used when playing baseball to protect the hand and enhance catching ability.

(baseball) The infield defensive player that stands near first base.

(baseball) The infield defensive player that stands near third base.

(baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the first baseman and the shortstop, normally on the right field side of second base.

(baseball, softball) A player positioned at or near a base: first baseman, second baseman or third baseman.

(US, finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure / (US) A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.