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

Then the first ball pitched came in an outcurve which he swung at in vain.

From The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up by Stratemeyer, Edward

He had a wide-sweeping outcurve, wide as the blade of a mowing scythe.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane

Dave let go with what he thought was an outcurve.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

The very next ball was an outcurve, but it was beyond Gibson's reach and he calmly let it pass.

From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.

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

From Don Strong, Patrol Leader by Heyliger, William