change-up
noun/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/
Etymology
Deverbal from change up.
Definitions
A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower…
A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
- The pitcher had a devastating change-up.
An unexpected event.
- This RFQ is a real change-up.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
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