Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "fastball" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

fastball count fastballer split-fingered fastball

Etymologically Related To

ball fast

Context

baseball

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

delivery pitch

Type Of (IsA)

delivering pitch

Related Terms

Bugs Bunny change-up change-up curveball cut fastball gyroball knuckleball screwball sinker slider spitball split-finger fastball two-seam fastball

Related Terms

bugs bunny change up change up curveball cut fastball four seam fastball gyroball knuckleball pitch screwball sinker slider spitball split finger fastball two seam fastball

Synonym Network

cheese gas heat hummer

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