"sinkerballer" meaning in All languages combined

See sinkerballer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sinkerballers [plural]
Etymology: From sinkerball + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sinkerball|er}} sinkerball + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} sinkerballer (plural sinkerballers)
  1. (baseball) A pitcher who throws a lot of sinkers (sinking fastballs). Categories (topical): Baseball

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