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web gem
WEB jem · noun · slang
An outstanding defensive play.
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A spectacular fielding play, named for the webbing of the glove that snares the ball.
“The shortstop's diving stop was the web gem of the night.”
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web gem In A Sentence
The shortstop's diving stop was the web gem of the night.
Origin & Usage
American baseball slang popularized by ESPN's SportsCenter highlights.
Variants
Web Gem
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What is a 'web gem' in baseball?
A web gem is an outstanding defensive play, named after the webbing of the glove used to snare the ball.
Where does 'web gem' come from?
It was popularized by ESPN's SportsCenter, which ran a 'Web Gems' segment highlighting the best fielding plays.
How do you use 'web gem' in a sentence?
You'd say 'That diving catch was a web gem,' praising a spectacular defensive play.
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