"beanball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beanballs [plural]
Etymology: bean + ball, from the slang bean (“head”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bean|ball}} bean + ball, {{m|en|bean||head}} bean (“head”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} beanball (plural beanballs)
  1. (baseball) A pitch deliberately thrown at the head of the batter. Wikipedia link: beanball Categories (topical): Baseball Synonyms: beaner Related terms: beamer, bean ball, chin music
    Sense id: en-beanball-en-noun-d5jk3wOe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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