outcurve
Americannoun
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Baseball.
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a ball pitched so that it curves away from the batter.
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the course of such a ball.
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an outward curve.
Etymology
Origin of outcurve
First recorded in 1880–85; after the verb phrase curve out
Example Sentences
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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
He had a wide-sweeping outcurve, wide as the blade of a mowing scythe.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
The next was a crafty outcurve which went as a ball.
From Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour by Chadwick, Lester
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)
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
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