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curveballs

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. 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.

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