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Spitball

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance, such as spit or Vaseline, is applied to the ball by the pitcher before throwing

Framework senses

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§1
an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance, such as spit or Vaseline, is applied to the ball by the pitcher before throwing
§2
a projectile made by chewing a piece of paper and shaping it into a sphere