descending colon
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The captain of the "Tigers" nodded and hit the descending ball with all his force a little too far for Red to reach.
From A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life by Seely, Herman Gastrell
The third baseman got under the descending ball, but it was coming from such a height that it was difficult to judge.
From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester
He ran about in a short circle under the descending ball and at the last moment he thrust both hands in front of his face.
From The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces by Broun, Heywood
The descending ball was in straight line with that elegant hat.
From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
The canopy is raised by a descending ball of equal weight.
From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus
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