curveball.
A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
Meaning & usage
A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
He bit on a curveball in the dirt.
An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance; an exception or outlier.
Life has thrown him a few curveballs.
Where this word comes from
From curve + ball.
To throw a curveball.
Where this word comes from
From curve + ball.
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