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beanball

or bean ball

[ been-bawl ]

noun

, Baseball.
  1. a ball thrown by a pitcher purposely at or near the head of the batter.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of beanball1

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

Rick realized the professor had chosen an apt simile when he said beanball.

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