fastball
//ˈfæst.bɔːl//
Noun
fastballSingular
fastballsPlural
1
A pitch in baseball thrown at maximum speed, typically traveling in a relatively straight trajectory toward home plate.
The pitcher threw a fastball that reached 95 miles per hour.
2
Something delivered or executed with great speed or directness.
The CEO threw a fastball at the board with her unexpected resignation announcement.