"sinkerballing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sinkerball + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sinkerball|ing}} sinkerball + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sinkerballing (uncountable)
  1. (baseball) The pitching of sinkerballs (sinkers) Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Baseball
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