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

I don’t know that your outcurve is any better than Benson’s, but you certainly have it under better control.”

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

Then he sent in a straight ball, following this by another outcurve, and almost before he knew it the batter was struck out.

From The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields by Stratemeyer, Edward

To give an outcurve to the ball I take the same grip with the first two fingers as for the straight ball.

From A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson by Anson, Adrian Constantine

"It's an outcurve," was the thought which flashed through Gibson's mind as he saw the sphere had been started almost directly at him.

From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.

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