submariner

noun — 2 senses

submariner

noun

UK /sʌbˈmæɹɪnə/ · US /sʌbˈmæɹɪnɚ/

Etymology From submarine + -er.

1

A member of the crew of a submarine.

2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports US A pitcher that throws with an underhand motion.

  • Jones was a submariner and could often confuse a batter with his unorthodox delivery.

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