homeplatearea
nounUK /ˌhəʊm ˈpleɪt ˈeəriə/
US /ˌhoʊm ˈpleɪt ˈeriə/
The special spot on a baseball field where the batter stands and the umpire and catcher stay.
The coach told the kids to stay out of the homeplatearea while the pitcher warmed up.
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2. The dirt and grass space around home plate that players must keep clear.
The groundskeeper raked the homeplatearea before the game.
3. In softball, the region near the plate where the batter and catcher work.
She practiced her swing in the homeplatearea.
4. A marked zone on a field used for judging strikes and plays at the plate.
The umpire watched the homeplatearea closely for a close pitch.