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pop fly

n. Baseball

A short high fly ball. Also called pop-up.

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pop′ fly′

(in baseball) a high fly ball hit to the infield or immediately beyond it that can easily be caught before reaching the ground. Also called pop-up.

[1885–90, Amer.]

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pop fly - a short high fly ball

pop-fly, pop-up

fly ball, fly - (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air

baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"

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