Strikeout n. (Baseball) An out made by a batter against whom three strikes were called in a single at-bat; also, the same out as credited to the pitcher, in the scoring of the game.
... or else strikeout the first "though" and begin a new sentence after "excess." (b) Point out the contradiction between "excessively" and ... — How to Write Clearly - Rules and Exercises on English Composition • Edwin A. Abbott
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