Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slurve

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: slurve
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pitch in which the pitcher throws a slider as if they were throwing a curve ball.

Example Sentences

"Of the 90 pitches he threw, Igawa, who relies on a slurve, fastball and changeup, never unleashed one that traveled faster than 91 miles per hour."

Etymology

Blend of slider + curve.

Inflected Forms

slurves (plural)

Questions

What does slurve mean?: A pitch in which the pitcher throws a slider as if they were throwing a curve ball.
Where does slurve come from?: Blend of slider + curve.

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