Curveball

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"

"He bit on a curveball in the dirt."

2.noun(by extension) An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.

"Life has thrown him a few curveballs."

3.verbTo throw a curveball.

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