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Dugout Definition & Meaning

dugout
noun
  1. either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
  2. a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
  3. a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground

"Dugout" in song lyrics

See how dugout is used in real songs:

  • "When the club close, I'm headed back to my dugout"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Killa Kyleon — Jump Clean
  • "To make a brother like me play the dugout"
    Black Moon — Two Turntables and a Mic
  • "Bickin' back being bool in a little dugout"
    Bloods & Crips — Piru Love

Words that rhyme with dugout

Usage tips for "dugout"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dugout mean?
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground
What part of speech is dugout?
Dugout is a noun.
How many definitions does dugout have?
Dugout has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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