Dh Definition & Meaning

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  • Synonyms DH 1 American Or dh

    abbreviation

    1. Racing. dead heat.

    2. dear/darling husband (used, especially by women, in digital communications to refer to one's husband).

      My DH really likes this place.

    3. Baseball. designated hitter.

    DH. 2 American

    abbreviation

    1. (in Morocco) dirham; dirhams.

    D.H. 3 American

    abbreviation

    1. Doctor of Humanics.

    2. Doctor of Humanities.

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    “In terms of the World Baseball Classic, I just have to see how my body feels, continue to feel the progression and see what happens so I’m gonna be fully prepared as a DH,” he said.

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    Berenberg also remains confident that two major investor concerns—Prosus commitment to reduce its stake in DH and the litigations in Spain—will be resolved next year.

    From The Wall Street Journal

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    Kyle Schwarber, 33, DH, 4.7, 19.9: Schwarber is a premier slugger with 187 home runs in four seasons with Philadelphia, where he also was an exceptional clubhouse leader.

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    Ryan O’Hearn, 31, 1B/DH, 2.4, 3.1: O’Hearn is an accomplished left-handed hitter coming off a season split between the Orioles and Padres.

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    Carlos Santana, 39, 1B/DH, 1.1, 39.3: The switch-hitting Santana still has a bit of thunder in his bat as well as an excellent glove — he won a Gold Glove at first base in 2024.

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    Related Words

    • backup
    • designated hitter
    • replacement

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