Inning

Word INNING
Character 6
Hyphenation in ning
Pronunciations /ˈɪnɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Inning"

What do we mean by inning?

One of nine divisions or periods of a regulation game, in which each team has a turn at bat as limited by three outs. noun

The division or period of a cricket game during which one team is at bat. noun

An opportunity to act or speak out; a chance for accomplishment. noun

The process of taking in; specifically, the reclaiming of marshy land by draining and banking and fitting it for bearing crops; also the land so reclaimed. noun

The act or process of getting in, as crops; harvesting. noun

A bringing or taking in; an ingathering, as of grain; a winning or gaining. noun

The time during which a person or party is in, or in action, in a game or an operation; a turn: usually (in Great Britain always) in the plural form, whether with a singular or a plural sense. noun

The term of office of a person; the time during which a party is in power; more generally, any opportunity for activity or influence: as, it is your innings now. noun

Land inclosed, when recovered from the sea. noun

Ingathering; harvesting. noun

The state or turn of being in; specifically, in cricket, baseball, etc., each period during which both teams get one turn each at bat; -- often in the pl. noun

Lands recovered from the sea. noun

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. noun

A similar period of play. noun

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

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

Lands recovered from the sea. noun

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat noun

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.

A similar period of play.

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

A chance or opportunity to perform some deed or act.

The gathering of a crop; harvesting.

Lands recovered from the sea.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Inning

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The word "inning" in example sentences

That first out of the inning is the most important. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The Phillies scored first in this game but despite having men in scoring position in every inning from the 5th on, were unable to score again and as the game progressed you couldn't help getting the feeling that it just wasn't going to be our year. ❋ Larry Abrams (2010)

- Akinori Iwamura, who committed seven errors all season at second base, has two Sunday night before the fourth inning is over? ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Rays 'franchise record for runs in an inning is 11, done twice: last Aug. 27 at Baltimore, and on May 28, 2000, against Seattle. ❋ Unknown (2007)

'' The first inning is probably the hardest one I've had. ❋ Unknown (2007)

So, what started Aug. 23 in San Francisco when Rollins doubled off the Giants 'Brian Cooper in the ninth inning is still alive. ❋ Unknown (2006)

For lower level games, the best location for the top of the 1st inning is in the stands behind the backstop to get the pitcher. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Even the PNC Park scoreboard crew seem flustered by a breakout inning from a team that began the night tied with Washington for the fewest runs in the majors. ❋ Unknown (2005)

"I'm a control, offspeed pitcher and sometimes the toughest inning is the first," he said. ❋ Unknown (2004)

That first inning is when one of your better pitchers can be his most vulnerable. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Mark Belhorn's game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning is a perfect example. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Florida had runners in scoring position in all but one inning from the second through the seventh and scored in the second, fourth and fifth innings. ❋ Unknown (2003)

"I was stressed out a little bit," Fernandez said of watching the seventh inning from the dugout. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The 10th inning is his refuge, between the lines where there are no doctors or nurses or medical charts, but only a pitch to hit into the bay. ❋ Unknown (2003)

"Obviously, three errors in an inning is like giving a game away." ❋ Unknown (2003)

The move also is tied to the struggles of Mark Grace, who hit an RBI single in the eighth inning from the seventh spot Sunday but is batting only .217. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Said designated hitter David Ortiz: That seventh inning is one I'll never forget. ❋ Unknown (2002)

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