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Knuckleball Definition & Meaning

knuckleball
noun
  1. a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin

"Knuckleball" in song lyrics

See how knuckleball is used in real songs:

  • "Step up the plate, here's the pitch, it's a knuckleball"
    Shabazz the Disciple — Sebilibong Bang
  • "how to throw a knuckleball"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the knuckleball"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "knuckleball"

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Frequently asked questions

What does knuckleball mean?
a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin
What part of speech is knuckleball?
Knuckleball is a noun.

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