"slurve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: slurves [plural]
Etymology: Blend of slider + curve Etymology templates: {{blend|en|slider|curve}} Blend of slider + curve Head templates: {{en-noun}} slurve (plural slurves)
  1. (baseball) A pitch in which the pitcher throws a slider as if he or she were throwing a curve ball. Wikipedia link: slurve Categories (topical): Baseball
    Sense id: en-slurve-en-noun-PAY8Bwuh Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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