BULLPEN

bullpen, detention cell, detention centre

(noun) a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily

bullpen

(noun) a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bullpen (plural bullpens)

An enclosed area used to hold bulls.

(baseball) An enclosed area for pitchers to warm up in during a game.

(baseball) The relief pitchers of a team collectively.

(figurative) A place for someone or something to get ready.

An open seating arrangement where project teams can communicate openly with minimal effort.

Source: Wiktionary



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