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Bender

BEH-ndur

/ˈbɛndɜːr/

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bender

Dictionary meaning

A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter.

Examples

  • They used pliers as a bender.

Synonyms: curve

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