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   pitch

   /pɪtʃ/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone: "her voice rose steadily in pitch" Similar tonetimbresoundkeytonalitymodulationfrequency
   • ▪ a standard degree of highness or lowness used in performance: "the guitars were strung and tuned to pitch"
   • 2. the steepness of a slope, especially of a roof. Similar steepnessanglegradientslopeslanttiltinclinecantrakedipinclination
   • ▪ a section of a climb, especially a steep one.
   • ▪ the height to which a hawk soars before swooping on its prey.
   • 3. a level of the intensity of something, especially a high level: "the media furore reached such a pitch that the company withdrew the product" Similar levelintensitypointdegreeheightextent
   • 4. an area of ground marked out or used for play in an outdoor team game: British "a football pitch" Similar playing fieldfieldgroundsports fieldstadiumarenaclosepark
   • ▪ the strip of ground between the two sets of stumps: "both batsmen were stranded in the middle of the pitch"
   • 5. a delivery of the ball by the pitcher. Similar throwcastflinghurltossdeliverylobinformal:chuckheave
   • ▪ the spot where the ball bounces when bowled.
   • ▪ a high approach shot on to the green.
   • 6. a form of words used when trying to persuade someone to buy or accept something: "he put over a very strong sales pitch" Similar pattertalkinformal:spielline
   • 7. a place where a street vendor or performer stations themselves or sets up a stall: British "the traders had already reserved their pitches" Similar siteplacespotstationstanceinformal:patch
   • 8. a swaying or oscillation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the direction of motion: "the pitch and roll of the ship" Similar lurchpitchinglurchingrollrollingplungingreelingswayingrockinglistwallowinglabouringrare:keeling
   • 9. the distance between successive corresponding points or lines, for example between the teeth of a cogwheel. technical
   • ▪ a measure of the angle of the blades of a screw propeller, equal to the distance forward a blade would move in one revolution if it exerted no thrust on the medium.
   • ▪ the density of typed or printed characters on a line, typically expressed as numbers of characters per inch.

   verb

   • 1. set (one's voice or a piece of music) at a particular pitch: "you've pitched the melody very high"
   • ▪ set or aim at a particular level, target, or audience: "he should pitch his talk at a suitable level for the age group"
   • 2. throw roughly or casually: "he crumpled the page up and pitched it into the fireplace" Similar throwtossflinghurlcastloblaunchflipshydashaimdirectpropelbowlinformal:chuckslingheavebuzzwhangbungyeetpeghoybish
   • ▪ fall heavily, especially headlong: "she pitched forward into blackness" Similar fallfall headlongtumbletoppleplungeplummetdivetake a nosedivenosedive
   • 3. throw (the ball) for the batter to try to hit.
   • ▪ (of a bowler) cause (the ball) to strike the ground at a particular point: "all too often you pitch the ball short"
   • ▪ hit (the ball) on to the green with a pitch shot.
   • ▪ (of the ball) strike the ground in a particular spot: "the ball pitched, began to spin back, and rolled towards the hole"
   • 4. make a bid to obtain a contract or other business: "I've been pitching for this account for over a month"
   • ▪ try to persuade someone to buy or accept (something): "they pitched the story to various magazines and newspapers"
   • ▪ set someone or something in conflict or competition with: British "the case has pitched brother against brother"
   • 5. set up and fix in position: "we pitched camp for the night" Similar put upset uperectraisepositionfix in positionplacelocateset up camp
   • ▪ fix (the stumps) in the ground and place the bails in preparation for play: "the stumps were pitched at 12 o'clock"
   • 6. (of a moving ship, aircraft, or vehicle) rock or oscillate around a lateral axis, so that the front moves up and down: "the little steamer pressed on, pitching gently" Similar lurchtoss (about)plungerollreelswayrockflounderkeellistwallowlabourpitchpole
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) move with a vigorous jolting motion: "a Land Rover came pitching round the hillside"
   • 7. cause (a roof) to slope downwards from the ridge: "the roof was pitched at an angle of 75 degrees"
   • ▪ slope downwards: "the ravine pitches down to the creek"
   • 8. pave (a road) with stones: "another sort of stone is used for pitching streets"
   • 9. (in brewing) add yeast to (wort) to induce fermentation.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb in the senses ‘thrust (something pointed) into the ground’ and ‘fall headlong’): perhaps related to Old English picung ‘stigmata’, of unknown ultimate origin. The sense development is obscure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPITCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PITCH definition: 1. an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football: 2. the level or…. Learn more.

3. byjus.com › question-answer › what-is-pitchWhat is pitch - BYJU'S

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   Pitch is a perceptual property of sounds that allows their ordering on a frequency-related scale,or more commonly, pitch is the quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as "higher" and "lower" in the sense associated with musical melodies.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pitchPitch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PITCH is a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars. How to use pitch in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pitch.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pitchPitch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the action or manner of throwing something. “his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor” see more. noun. (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter. synonyms: delivery. see more. verb. throw or toss with a light motion. synonyms: flip, sky, toss. see more. verb.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPITCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A pitch is an area of ground that is marked out and used for playing a game such as football, cricket, or hockey. [mainly British] There was a swimming-pool, cricket pitches, and playing fields. Their conduct both on and off the pitch was excellent. regional note: in AM, usually use field. 2. verb.

7. www.learngrammar.net › a › what-is-pitch-explained-with-examplesWhat is Pitch? Explained with Examples | Learn English

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   Pitch is the vocal element that determines the accentuation and prominence of speech. It is similarly significant in the individual word or full sentence level. The normal pitch of any voice depends on the vocal cord at play and in what frequency it vibrates.

8. conceptopedia.de › en › meaningsWhat is a Pitch and What Does It Mean? - conceptopedia.de

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   What does Pitch mean in Marketing. In marketing, a pitch is a concise and compelling message that communicates the unique value proposition of a product or service. It highlights the benefits, features, and competitive advantages to grab the attention of the target audience. Different between Pitch and Sales. While pitch and sales are often used interchangeably, there is a subtle difference between the two. A pitch is a presentation that sparks interest, while sales involve persuasive ...

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › pitchPitch - definition of pitch by The Free Dictionary

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   a. To throw (the ball) from the mound to the batter. b. To play (a game or part of a game) as pitcher. c. To assign as pitcher: The manager decided to pitch a left-hander. 3. To erect or establish; set up: pitched a tent; pitch camp. 4. To set firmly; implant; embed: pitched stakes in the ground. 5.

10. owlcation.com › humanities › Pitch-Definition-And-Examples-Of-Pitch-In-EnglishPitch in English Pronunciation: Definition and Examples

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    Oct 30, 2023 · Pitch is how high or low your voice is. Pitch is an important component of accentuation, or prominence, both at the level of individual words and at the level of longer utterances (Martha, 1996:148). The pitch of a voice is determined by the frequency with which the vocal cords vibrate.

11. hellomusictheory.com › learn › pitchWhat Is Pitch In Music? | HelloMusicTheory

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    Mar 26, 2024 · Pitch is the word we use to describe the degree of highness or lowness of a sound. It comes from the frequency of the soundwave that creates a sound. The higher the frequency of a soundwave, the higher the pitch, making the note sound higher. While a lower frequency results in a lower pitch, making the note sound lower.