change-up
See also: changeup and change up
English
Alternative forms
- changeup
Etymology
Probably alteration of change of pace.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/
Noun
change-up (plural change-ups)
- (baseball) 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.
- (by extension) An unexpected event.
- This RFQ is a real change-up.
Synonyms
- (slower than expected baseball pitch): change of pace
Coordinate terms
- curveball
- slider
- cut fastball
- two-seam fastball
- split-finger fastball
- sinker
- screwball
- knuckleball