to submarine
- verb
- /ˈsʌbməˌrin/
- Jargon
:
lanzar por debajo
- The pitcher decided to submarine the ball for the final strike.
Examples
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She submarined the pitch during the game.
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He can submarine the ball effectively.
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He often submarines his throws to add a surprise element.
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Her unique ability to submarine kept the batters guessing.
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The pitcher decided to submarine the ball, catching the batter off-guard.
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Her ability to submarine consistently enhances the team's strategy in games.
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He often submarines during crucial moments, making it difficult for the opposing team to predict his throws.
Idioms
- Informal
Something completely useless because it cannot work where it is used
Compounds
- Specialized
9
3.6
A military submarine that runs on nuclear power and can stay underwater for months
- Specialized
2
5.5
A military ship that travels under water to find and destroy enemy ships
2
2.1
A long bread roll split open and filled with meats, cheese, and salad vegetables
- Specialized
1
4.9
A military ship that uses nuclear power to stay underwater for long periods
- Specialized
A submarine that helps scientists study the sea and collect samples
- Specialized
A large submarine that carries nuclear missiles to stop enemies from attacking a country
- Jargon
A baseball pitch thrown with a low underhand or sidearm motion that moves in an unusual way
How Underhand
Surface Forms
Etymology
Submarine used for a throw highlights sub- 'under', meaning the hand comes from below, so a 'submarine' pitch is an underhand throw with the hand low when you let go. That's why it can surprise the batters, because the ball comes from below the usual angle.