third base meaning and definition

THIRD BASE noun

Definition of third base (noun)

1. the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
   • "he was cut down on a close play at third"
   • synonyms: third
2. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
   • "he is playing third"
   • synonyms: third