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Rarecurveballs
The correct spelling is curveballs.
How to pronounce curveballs
noun
Say it like: Cur-veb-all-s
The correct spelling is curveballs. 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.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
- 2.(by extension) An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
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