outcurve

American  

[aut-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

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Example Sentences

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outcurve

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 Burt L. Standish

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 Burt L. Standish

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

From Don Strong, Patrol Leader by William Heyliger

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 Edward Stratemeyer

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 Edward Stratemeyer

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