outcurve

American  

[out-kurv] / ˈaʊtˌkɜrv /

noun

1. Baseball.

   1. a ball pitched so that it curves away from the batter.

   2. the course of such a ball.

2. an outward curve.

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Etymology

Origin of outcurve

First recorded in 1880–85; after the verb phrase curve out

Example Sentences

The captain stood somewhat back from the plate, a fact that induced Wayne to try him with the speedy outcurve.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane

"Don," said Mr. Strong, "do you remember when you learned to pitch an outcurve?"

From Don Strong, Patrol Leader by Heyliger, William

One afternoon, when Ainslee had taken a hand in the batting practice, Bert fed him an outcurve, and the coach smashed it to the back fence.

From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by Duffield, J. W.

If it was an outcurve it seemed certain to pass over the center of the plate, and it would not do to let it pass.

From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.

I grip it in the same way as an outcurve.

From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by Duffield, J. W.