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curveball

/ˈkɜrvˌbɔl/ /ˈkɜːvɪˌbɔːl/
noun
GeneralSports
  1. 1 curveball
  2. 2 beklenmedik gelişme

Definition (English)

  1. A baseball pitch that curves sideways or downwards as it approaches the batter.
  2. An unexpected event or tactic that surprises someone.

Example Sentences

  1. The pitcher threw a curveball.
    Atıcı bir curveball attı.
  2. Life threw him a curveball.
    Hayat ona beklenmedik bir gelişme sundu.

Synonyms

breaking ballsliderpitchfastball

Antonyms

straight ball

Collocations

throw a curveballcurveball pitchhit a curveballcurveball delivery

Related Words

baseballpitcherbattercurvestrikeball