fastball
word
Definition
A fastball is a type of pitch in baseball or softball thrown at high speed, usually straight with little curve. It's often used to try to beat the batter with speed.
Usage & Nuances
"Fastball" is mostly used in baseball contexts and is not a general English word. Commonly paired with adjectives like "high fastball" or "fastball down the middle". It doesn't refer to any fast-moving ball outside of this sport.
Spanish: bola rápidaPortuguese (BR): bola rápidaPortuguese (PT): bola rápidaChinese (Simplified): 快速球Chinese (Traditional): 快速球Hindi: फास्टबॉलArabic: كرة سريعةBengali: ফাস্টবলRussian: фастболJapanese: ファストボールVietnamese: bóng nhanhKorean: 패스트볼Turkish: hızlı top (beyzbol)Urdu: فاسٹ بالIndonesian: fastball - bola cepat (baseball)
Example Sentences
He practiced his fastball every day after school.
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That was the fastest fastball I’ve ever seen!
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He fooled the batter with three straight fastballs.
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Hitters know he likes to throw a fastball on the first pitch.
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The pitcher threw a fastball to start the game.
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A fastball is harder to hit than a slow ball.
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