What is the meaning of first base?

noun

  • The base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball.
  • The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate.
  • The initial stage in accomplishing something.
    • usage: "we didn't get to first base with that approach"
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