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PITCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 23 meanings of the word Pitch.

How to pronounce pitch:

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Pitch - as a noun

The property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sound property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delivery
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)

Example: "He was employed to see that his paper's news pitches were not trespassed upon by rival vendors"

Promotion by means of an argument and demonstration

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sales pitchsales talk

Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

Example: "The roof had a steep pitch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rakeslant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gradient
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bitumen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soccer field

A high approach shot in golf

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch shot

An all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
auction pitch

Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

Example: "The pitching and tossing was quite exciting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lurchpitching
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motilitymotionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The action or manner of throwing something

Example: "His pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor"

Pitch - as a verb

Throw or toss with a light motion

Example: "Flip me the beachball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flipskytoss
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move abruptly

Example: "The ship suddenly lurched to the left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lurchshift

Fall or plunge forward

Example: "She pitched over the railing of the balcony"

Set to a certain pitch

Example: "He pitched his voice very low"

Sell or offer for sale from place to place

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hawkhuckstermongerpeddlevend

Be at an angle

Example: "The terrain sloped down"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incline
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
angleleanslanttilttip
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heel over

Example: "The tower is tilting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cantcant overslanttilt

Erect and fasten

Example: "Pitch a tent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rear
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

Example: "The pitcher delivered the ball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliver

Hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin

Lead (a card) and establish the trump suit

Set the level or character of

Example: "She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accommodateadapt
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The soccer field had a beautifully manicured pitch."
"The pitcher threw a fast pitch towards home plate."
"We set up our tent on a flat pitch in the campground."
"The company made a sales pitch to potential investors."
"The player slipped and fell on the wet pitch during the match."
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Word Game Points

Is PITCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pitch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PITCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PITCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pitch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PITCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PITCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pitch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PITCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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