Curveball vs. Slider
Curveballnoun
(baseball) A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
Curveballnoun
(by extension) An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
Curveballverb
(baseball) To throw a curveball.
Curveball
In baseball and softball, the curveball is a type of pitch thrown with a characteristic grip and hand movement that imparts forward spin to the ball, causing it to dive as it approaches the plate. Varieties of curveball include the 12–6 curveball, power curveball, and the knuckle curve.
Slidernoun
Agent noun of slide: one who slides.
Slidernoun
A sliding door.
Slidernoun
(baseball) A pitch thrown with added pressure by middle and ring fingers yielding a combination of backspin and sidespin, resulting in a motion to the left when thrown by a right handed pitcher.
Slidernoun
(cricket) A similar delivery in which the wrist and ring finger work to impart backspin to the ball.
Slidernoun
A small hamburger.
Slidernoun
(curling) A piece of Teflon or similar material attached to a curling shoe that allows the player to slide along the ice.
Slidernoun
(GUI) A widget allowing the user to select a value or position on a sliding scale.
Slidernoun
A slideshow on a web page.
Slidernoun
Pseudemys rugosa, the red-bellied terrapin.
Slidernoun
(skydiving) A rectangle of fabric that helps produce an orderly parachute deployment.
Slidernoun
synonym of slide
Slideradjective
See Slidder.
Slidernoun
One who, or that which, slides; especially, a sliding part of an instrument or machine.
Slidernoun
The red-bellied terrapin (Pseudemys rugosa).
Slidernoun
any of several North American freshwater turtles of the genus Chrysemis; some, such as C. scripta are sold commercially as pets.
Slidernoun
a fast pitch that breaks slightly just in front of the batter, in the same direction as a curve ball (i. e. , away from the side from which it was thrown).
Slidernoun
a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
Slidernoun
someone who races the luge
Slidernoun
freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets
Slidernoun
a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown
