1. A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
   "The pitcher's curve ball fooled the batter";
   - curve, breaking ball, bender
    
2. [N. Amer, informal] Something unexpected or deceptive
   "The interview question was a real curve ball"

Derived forms: curve balls

Type of: delivery, pitch

Encyclopedia: Curve ball