Word: screwball
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: screw
ball
Definition: A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.
Morphemes:
Affix: screw
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scrōfa
Language: la
Decoded: scrofa
Meaning: female pig
Affix: ball
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pitch that falls outside of the strike zone.