scuffball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (baseball) A pitch where the ball has been altered using sandpaper or a similar tool to damage the baseball.

Etymology

Compound from English scuff + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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