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View synonyms for called strike
called strike
noun
, Baseball.
- a pitch not swung at by a batter but ruled a strike by the umpire.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of called strike1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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Example Sentences
But the State Police do not confine themselves merely to the crude business of breaking up so-called strike riots.
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Its favourite side lines were election frauds and so-called strike-breaking jobs.
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Believing this was the program, Newbert whipped over a beautiful straight ball for a called strike.
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