changeup

noun change·up \ˈchānj-ˌəp\

baseball : a slow pitch that is thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to fool the batter

Full Definition of CHANGEUP

: a slow pitch in baseball thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to deceive the batter

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1943

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