English dictionary

first base

/f/[@]/rst_b/eI/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
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)

noun.act

Synonyms first

Source: WordNet 3.0
the initial stage in accomplishing something

noun.act

Examples
We didn't get to first base with that approach.

Source: WordNet 3.0