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beanball
noun[ C ]
USinformaluk /ˈbiːn.bɔːl/ us /ˈbiːn.bɑːl/
in baseball or softball, a ball that is thrown at the head of the batter(= the player who tries to hit the ball):
He was forced to retire after being hit in the eye by a beanball.
When she tried out for the school softball team, she got a beanball during batting practice.
Players from both sides exchanged blows after Smith threw a beanball at Canseco.
He was suspended by the league for throwing beanballs.
When a pitcher throws a beanball, it is usually due to anger and frustration.
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