change-up

See also: changeup and change up

English

Alternative forms

changeup

Etymology

Probably alteration of change of pace.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/

Noun

change-up (plural change-ups)

(baseball) A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
The pitcher had a devastating change-up.
(by extension) An unexpected event.
This RFQ is a real change-up.

Synonyms

(slower than expected baseball pitch): change of pace

Coordinate terms

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