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PITCHING Synonyms

There are 34 synonyms of the word pitching. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For PITCHING

Alternatives for CASTING

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