knuckler

Thân thiện

The pitcher throws a knuckler that dances toward home plate.

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)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• knuckleball