Changeup

Acceptable For Game Play - US & UK word lists

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Baseball A pitch intended to look like a fastball, which actually approaches the plate at a slow speed, thereby causing the batter to swing prematurely.
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  • n. Alternative form of change-up.
    • Word Usage
    "The breaking ball was inconsistent and my changeup is the worst I ever remember having."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    delivery    pitch   
    Variant
    change-of-pace   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    change-of-pace    change-of-pace ball    off-speed pitch   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    swingarm    no-hitter    slider    curveball    oiling   
     
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