pitch
//pɪtʃ//
Noun
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.
A level of intensity or degree of something.
The excitement reached a high pitch during the final moments of the game.
Verb
To throw or fling something with force.
He pitched the ball over the fence.
To set up or erect a tent or camp.
We pitched our tent near the lake.
To try to sell or promote something, especially by persuasive talk.
He pitched his new product to potential investors.
In baseball, to throw the ball to the batter.
He pitched a perfect game last night.
To fall or move forward suddenly and uncontrollably.
He lost his balance and pitched forward onto the ground.
Noun
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.
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
A thick, dark, sticky substance obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used for waterproofing.
The roof was sealed with pitch to make it waterproof.