strike slip
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of strike slip
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Danijel Subasic let Sergio Aguero's tame strike slip past him to make it 2-2 but Falcao's exquisite chip restored Monaco's lead.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2017
All the runs were unearned because Orioles catcher Matt Wieters let a third strike slip through to the screen, a passed ball that allowed Bill Hall to reach first.
From Newsweek ● Jun. 5, 2010
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