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Definition of brushback

brushback

/ˈbrʌʃˌbæk/
brush · back
Plural:brushbacks
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• noun

1

North American In baseball, a pitch thrown high and inside, close to the batter's head or upper body, intended to intimidate the batter or force them to step back from home plate.

Example

"The pitcher threw a fastball inside as a brushback after the batter crowded the plate."

2

North American A sharp rebuke, rebuff, or warning intended to deter someone or force them to back down.

Example

"The regulator's public statement served as a firm brushback to companies considering similar mergers."

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• Nearby Words

bruschetta
brush
brushable
brushback
brushcut
brushfinch
brushfire

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brushback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brushback
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