knuckleball

/ˈnʌkəlˌbɔl/
noun
  1. A type of pitch in baseball thrown with little spin, causing the ball to move unpredictably.
    • Catching a knuckleball is one of the hardest jobs in baseball.
    • He spent years perfecting his knuckleball to make it harder to hit.
    • The pitcher's knuckleball danced in the air, confusing the batter.
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