screwballer

screwballer
noun
(baseball) a pitcher who throws screwballs
Topics: ↑baseball, ↑baseball game
Hypernyms: ↑pitcher, ↑hurler, ↑twirler

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screwˈballer noun (N American)
1. A screwball comedy (informal)
2. A pitcher who throws screwballs (baseball)
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Main Entry:screw

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