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Definition of fastball

fastball

/ˈfæstˌbɔːl/
fast · ball
Plural:fastballs
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fastball Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A baseball pitch thrown at full speed in a relatively straight trajectory, relying on velocity rather than sharp curvature to deceive the batter.

Example

"The relief pitcher struck out the final batter with a high fastball over the inside corner of the plate."

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• Nearby Words

fashiony
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fastball
fastballer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fastball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fastball
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