noun
Etymology
Origin of spitter1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at spit 1, -er 1
Origin of spitter2
Example Sentences
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“I’d rather face a 500 mile-per-hour fast ball than that 85-mph spitter Perry used to have. At least then I’d have a chance.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022
But his name will always be synonymous with his “survival pitch,” the spitter.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022
For many years Ford denied speculation that he threw a spitter or otherwise doctored the ball to make it move more and be tougher to hit.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2020
It turned out there was a second spitter — Roger McDowell.
From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2019
I can handle Ty, though, because he’s not a big spitter.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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