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

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

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane

He gave a signal to the backstop, and then sent in an outcurve, which the batter swung at in vain.

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

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

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)

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.