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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
He battled back, getting a called strike with his slider and a foul tip off his change-up.
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The count was 3-1 after Wainwright dropped in the curve for a called strike.
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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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