around the horn

prepositional phrase1

1. •
   Around the infield.

   • After a strike-out, it's common for the players to throw the ball around the horn (as long as no one's on base).

prepositional phrase2

1. •
   Following the extremely hazardous naval route around Cape Horn, the southernmost point in South America.
2. •
   (US, Navy) Via shipboard communications, formerly metal tubes with earhorn-like ends.