worm burner

noun — 2 senses

worm burner

noun

Etymology From the humorous notion that any worms on the ground might be burned by the rapid passage of the ball.

1

Ball games, Baseball, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A hard-hit ground ball.

  • Jones smashes a worm burner to mid on.
  • Jones smashes a worm burner between third and short.
2

Golf, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A low, hard-hit shot.

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