disabled list

[ dis-ey-buhld list ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. former name of the injured list. : DL

disabled list

noun

1. the US term for injury list

Word History and Origins

Origin of disabled list¹

First recorded in 1860–65 in reference to the American Civil War, and in 1880–85 for the baseball sense; replaced prior to 2019 season by injured list ( def )

Example Sentences

The 35-year-old Paxton, who finished last season on the disabled list and pitched six games in the three previous seasons combined, has nothing left.

From Los Angeles Times

Chavez went on the disabled list after being struck in the left leg by a comebacker from Detroit’s Miguel Carbera on June 14.

From Washington Times

Third-year defender Phoebe McClernon made her first appearance of the season on Saturday after being on the 45-day disabled list due to a back injury.

From Seattle Times

Kershaw went on the disabled list twice because of lower-back injuries last season.

From Los Angeles Times

A five-time All-Star, the 33-year-old has been on the injured list or disabled list seven times in five seasons with the Yankees.

From Washington Times