knuckler
Definition
Noun: A slow baseball pitch thrown with minimal spin, causing it to move unpredictably. This pitch is also commonly known as a "knuckleball."
Usage
The word "knuckler" is used almost exclusively in the context of baseball to describe a specific, difficult-to-hit type of pitch. It refers to the pitch itself, not the action of throwing it.
Examples
- The pitcher's best pitch is his knuckler, which dances and dips as it approaches the plate.
- He threw a perfect knuckler that completely fooled the batter.
- Catching a knuckler is challenging because of its erratic movement.
Advanced Usage
- "to throw a knuckler": This is the standard phrase for delivering this pitch.
- The veteran pitcher can still throw a good knuckler.
Variants and Related Words
- Knuckleball (n): The full, more formal term for a "knuckler." The two words are synonyms.
- Tim Wakefield was famous for his knuckleball.
- Knuckleballer (n): A pitcher who specializes in throwing knuckleballs.
- He was the last great knuckleballer in the major leagues.
Synonyms
- Knuckleball
- Floater (informal, emphasizing its slow speed)
- Butterfly (informal, poetic, emphasizing its fluttering motion)
Antonyms
- Fastball (a pitch thrown at high speed)
- Heater (slang for a fastball)
Noun
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a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin
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