What is another word for beanball?
Pronunciation: [bˈiːnbɔːl] (IPA) 
Beanball is a term used in baseball to describe a pitch thrown intentionally at the batter's head or body, usually to intimidate or retaliate for a perceived infraction on the field. Some synonyms for the word beanball include brushback, knockdown, plunk, peg, or fastball. Brushback refers to a pitch that forces the batter to move out of the way quickly to avoid getting hit. Knockdown, on the other hand, describes a pitch that forces the batter to hit the ground to avoid getting hit. Peg and plunk both refer to pitches that hit the batter, with peg typically used for a pitch that hits the body and plunk for a pitch that hits the head. Finally, fastball is the general term for any pitch thrown at high velocity and can refer to any type of pitch thrown at the batter.
