force out vs give the axe

force out

verb
  • To cause something to be ejected 

  • To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground 

noun
  • An instance of an out created by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground. 

give the axe

verb
  • To fire (dismiss from employment) 

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