Meaning of the word forkball in English

What does forkball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

forkball

US /ˈfɔːrk.bɔːl/
UK /ˈfɔːk.bɔːl/
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Noun

a baseball pitch thrown with the ball held between the first two fingers, causing it to drop sharply as it reaches the plate

Example:
The pitcher threw a devastating forkball for the strikeout.
His signature pitch is a deceptive forkball.