Syn: change-up, change-of-pace ball, off-speed pitch. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
change of pace — change′ of pace′ n. 1) a temporary variation in a normal routine 2) spo Also called change′ up . a baseball pitch thrown like a fastball but, because of the pitcher s grip, is deceptively slower • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
change of pace — 1. : an interruption of continuity by a sudden and usually temporary shift to a sharply different manner of action (as for relief from monotony) he found the work tedious, so … for a change of pace, he joined the army John Kobler 2. : a slow… … Useful english dictionary
change of pace — {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. * /John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace./ * /The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace./ … Dictionary of American idioms
change of pace — {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. * /John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace./ * /The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace./ … Dictionary of American idioms
change\ of\ pace — n. phr. A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace … Словарь американских идиом
change of pace — 1. a temporary shift or variation in a normal routine or regular pattern of activity: Reading a mystery novel has been a real change of pace for me. 2. Also called change up /chaynj up /. Baseball. a ball that is thrown by a pitcher with the same … Universalium
change-of-pace — noun a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball • Syn: ↑change up, ↑change of pace ball, ↑off speed pitch • Hypernyms: ↑pitch, ↑delivery … Useful english dictionary
change-of-pace ball — noun a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball • Syn: ↑change up, ↑change of pace, ↑off speed pitch • Hypernyms: ↑pitch, ↑delivery … Useful english dictionary
change of pace — Date: 1912 1. changeup 2. an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity … New Collegiate Dictionary
A Change of Pace — Infobox musical artist Name = A Change of Pace Img capt = A Change Of Pace Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Peoria, Arizona, USA Genre = Pop punk Indie rock (Later Material) Post hardcore (Earlier Material) Years … Wikipedia
