changeups

[US]/ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌps/
[UK]/ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A pitch in baseball intended to be slower than a fastball to deceive the batter.; An instance of shifting a motor vehicle into a higher gear.

Phrases & Collocations

throw changeups

two changeups

changeups thrown

threw changeups

nasty changeups

Example Sentences

the pitcher threw a perfect changeup that fooled the batter.

he gripped the changeup tightly to control its movement.

the changeup complemented his fastball perfectly.

she used a devastating changeup to strike out the side.

the changeup speed surprised the hitter.

his changeup set up the fastball beautifully.

the coach taught him how to throw an effective changeup.

they practiced the changeup for hours.

the off-speed changeup deceived the batter completely.

he fooled the runner with a changeup.

the pitcher mixed his changeup with high-speed pitches.

her changeup became her best pitch.

a good changeup requires proper arm speed.

the catcher called for a changeup.

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