PITCHING Synonyms
There are 42 hypernyms of the word pitching. (close relations)
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casting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • object formed by a mold • the act of creating something by casting it in a mold • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie | ||||||||
heaving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) • breathing heavily (as after exertion) • the act of lifting something with great effort • throwing something heavy (with great effort) | ||||||||
hurling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each | ||||||||
launching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time • the act of beginning something new • the act of propelling with force | ||||||||
flinging | verbv | |||||||
noun • a usually brief attempt • a brief indulgence of your impulses • the act of flinging verb • throw with force or recklessness • move in an abrupt or headlong manner • indulge oneself • throw or cast away | ||||||||
lobbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc • the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc verb • propel in a high arc | ||||||||
throwing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) • a single chance or instance • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly verb • propel through the air • move violently, energetically, or carelessly • to remove • place or put with great energy • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • put or send forth • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly • cause to be confused emotionally • utter with force; utter vehemently • organize or be responsible for • make on a potter's wheel • cause to fall off • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||||
tossing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of flipping a coin • (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team • an abrupt movement verb • throw or toss with a light motion • lightly throw to see which side comes up • throw carelessly • move or stir about violently • throw or cast away • agitate | ||||||||
lurch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unsteady uneven gait • a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage) • abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) • the act of moving forward suddenly verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • move abruptly • move slowly and unsteadily • loiter about, with no apparent aim • defeat by a lurch | ||||||||
slant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a biased way of looking at or presenting something • degree of deviation from a horizontal plane verb • lie obliquely • present with a bias • to incline or bend from a vertical position • heel over | ||||||||
cant | verbv | |||||||
noun • stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition • a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) • insincere talk about religion or morals • two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees verb • heel over | ||||||||
deliver | verbv | |||||||
verb • deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) • bring to a destination, make a delivery • to surrender someone or something to another • free from harm or evil • hand over to the authorities of another country • pass down • utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.) • save from sins • carry out or perform • relinquish possession or control over • throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball • cause to be born | ||||||||
delivery | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) • the event of giving birth • your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally • the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another • the act of throwing a baseball or softball by the pitcher towards home plate, which initiates play by giving the batter a chance to hit it • recovery or preservation from loss or danger • the act of delivering a child | ||||||||
flip | verbv | |||||||
noun • an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return • a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management. • hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg • a sudden, quick movement • the act of flipping a coin • a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water • (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team adjective satellite • marked by casual disrespect verb • lightly throw to see which side comes up • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • look through a book or other written material • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • cause to move with a flick • throw or toss with a light motion • move with a flick or light motion • turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse • react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way • go mad, go crazy • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
gear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed • a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle) • equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. verb • set the level or character of | ||||||||
hawk | nounn | |||||||
noun • diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail • an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations • a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar verb • sell or offer for sale from place to place • hunt with hawks • clear mucus or food from one's throat | ||||||||
huckster | nounn | |||||||
noun • a seller of shoddy goods • a person who writes radio or tv advertisements verb • sell or offer for sale from place to place • wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.) | ||||||||
incline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elevated geological formation • an inclined surface connecting two levels verb • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well • lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow • be at an angle • feel favorably disposed or willing • make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief | ||||||||
monger | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold verb • sell or offer for sale from place to place | ||||||||
peddle | verbv | |||||||
verb • sell or offer for sale from place to place | ||||||||