designated hitter
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
designated hitter (plural designated hitters)
- (baseball) A batter who is permitted to substitute for a pitcher in the batting rotation for the duration of a baseball game.
- (colloquial) A person who is asked to substitute for another in handling a portion of a task for which the other is less capable.
Synonyms[edit]
- (abbreviation): DH