square around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To shift to a position to ready to bunt, i.e. by moving to face the pitcher and hold the bat laterally above the home plate.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “square around” mean?

To shift to a position to ready to bunt, i.e. by moving to face the pitcher and hold the bat laterally above the home plate.

Is “square around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.