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curveball

The correct spelling is curveball.

How to pronounce curveball

noun

Say it like: Cur-veb-all

The correct spelling is curveball. A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve" For example: "He bit on a curveball in the dirt."

Usage Examples

He bit on a curveball in the dirt.

Life has thrown him a few curveballs.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
  2. 2.(by extension) An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.

verb

  1. 1.To throw a curveball.

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