curve ball

/kərv bɔl/
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Other forms: curve balls

Definitions of curve ball
  1. noun
    a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
    synonyms: bender, breaking ball, curve
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    type of:
    delivery, pitch
    (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
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