forkball


fork·ball

F0262700 (fôrk′bôl′)n. Baseball A pitch thrown with the ball placed between the index and middle fingers so that the ball takes a sharp dip near home plate.

forkball

(ˈfɔːkˌbɔːl) n (Baseball) a method of pitching in baseball

fork•ball

(ˈfɔrkˌbɔl)

n. a baseball pitch thrown with the ball inserted between the index and middle fingers, causing it to dip sharply near home plate. [1920–25, Amer.]