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dugout
The term evokes a sense of subterranean confinement and utilitarian protection. In military contexts, it carries a connotation of hardship, dampness, and the precariousness of frontline life, where the shelter is a desperate necessity for survival against artillery or extreme elements.
In the context of baseball, the word shifts from a survivalist tone to one of strategic preparation and team cohesion. It describes a specific architectural feature of the stadium that serves as a transitional space between the active game and the sidelines, functioning as a hub for coaching and player readiness.
Meanings
Examples
Get back in the dugout and wait for your turn to bat.
The players huddled together in the dugout during the rain delay.
I can see the pitcher warming up just outside the dugout.
Soldiers spent the freezing winter nights huddled in a damp dugout.
We need to dig a deeper dugout to avoid detection by the enemy.
The makeshift dugout provided some cover from the artillery fire.
Is it safe to stay in the dugout until the shelling stops?