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curveball

/kɜːrvbɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does curveball mean?

noun

A type of pitch in baseball that curves downward, making it difficult to hit. A sudden or unexpected twist in a situation.

Example

"The pitcher threw a curveball that dropped sharply into the strike zone."

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