pitch

//pɪtʃ//
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Visual representation of pitch

Noun

pitchSingular
pitchesPlural
1

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

She has a voice with a high pitch.

2

A level of intensity or degree of something.

The excitement reached a high pitch during the final moments of the game.

Verb

pitchInfinitive
pitchPresent tense
pitchedPast tense
pitchedPast participle
pitchingPresent participle
pitchesThird-person singular
1

To throw or fling something with force.

He pitched the ball over the fence.

2

To set up or erect a tent or camp.

We pitched our tent near the lake.

3

To try to sell or promote something, especially by persuasive talk.

He pitched his new product to potential investors.

4

In baseball, to throw the ball to the batter.

He pitched a perfect game last night.

5

To fall or move forward suddenly and uncontrollably.

He lost his balance and pitched forward onto the ground.

Noun

pitchSingular
pitchesPlural
1

An area of ground marked out or used for play in an outdoor team game, especially cricket or soccer.

The players ran onto the pitch before the match started.

2

A presentation or sales talk intended to persuade someone to buy or accept something.

She made a pitch to potential investors about her new business idea.

Noun

pitchSingular
pitchesPlural
1

A thick, dark, sticky substance obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used for waterproofing.

The roof was sealed with pitch to make it waterproof.

Synonym