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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPITCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meanings and uses of the word pitch in different contexts, such as sports, music, persuasion, and slope. Find out how to pronounce pitch and see related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pitchPitch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   pitch

   /pɪtʃ/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone: "her voice rose steadily in pitch" Similar tonetimbresoundkeytonalitymodulationfrequency
   • ▪ a standard degree of highness or lowness used in performance: "the guitars were strung and tuned to pitch"
   • 2. the steepness of a slope, especially of a roof. Similar steepnessanglegradientslopeslanttiltinclinecantrakedipinclination
   • ▪ a section of a climb, especially a steep one.
   • ▪ the height to which a hawk soars before swooping on its prey.
   • 3. a level of the intensity of something, especially a high level: "the media furore reached such a pitch that the company withdrew the product" Similar levelintensitypointdegreeheightextent
   • 4. an area of ground marked out or used for play in an outdoor team game: British "a football pitch" Similar playing fieldfieldgroundsports fieldstadiumarenaclosepark
   • ▪ the strip of ground between the two sets of stumps: "both batsmen were stranded in the middle of the pitch"
   • 5. a delivery of the ball by the pitcher. Similar throwcastflinghurltossdeliverylobinformal:chuckheave
   • ▪ the spot where the ball bounces when bowled.
   • ▪ a high approach shot on to the green.
   • 6. a form of words used when trying to persuade someone to buy or accept something: "he put over a very strong sales pitch" Similar pattertalkinformal:spielline
   • 7. a place where a street vendor or performer stations themselves or sets up a stall: British "the traders had already reserved their pitches" Similar siteplacespotstationstanceinformal:patch
   • 8. a swaying or oscillation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the direction of motion: "the pitch and roll of the ship" Similar lurchpitchinglurchingrollrollingplungingreelingswayingrockinglistwallowinglabouringrare:keeling
   • 9. the distance between successive corresponding points or lines, for example between the teeth of a cogwheel. technical
   • ▪ a measure of the angle of the blades of a screw propeller, equal to the distance forward a blade would move in one revolution if it exerted no thrust on the medium.
   • ▪ the density of typed or printed characters on a line, typically expressed as numbers of characters per inch.

   verb

   • 1. set (one's voice or a piece of music) at a particular pitch: "you've pitched the melody very high"
   • ▪ set or aim at a particular level, target, or audience: "he should pitch his talk at a suitable level for the age group"
   • 2. throw roughly or casually: "he crumpled the page up and pitched it into the fireplace" Similar throwtossflinghurlcastloblaunchflipshydashaimdirectpropelbowlinformal:chuckslingheavebuzzwhangbungyeetpeghoybish
   • ▪ fall heavily, especially headlong: "she pitched forward into blackness" Similar fallfall headlongtumbletoppleplungeplummetdivetake a nosedivenosedive
   • 3. throw (the ball) for the batter to try to hit.
   • ▪ (of a bowler) cause (the ball) to strike the ground at a particular point: "all too often you pitch the ball short"
   • ▪ hit (the ball) on to the green with a pitch shot.
   • ▪ (of the ball) strike the ground in a particular spot: "the ball pitched, began to spin back, and rolled towards the hole"
   • 4. make a bid to obtain a contract or other business: "I've been pitching for this account for over a month"
   • ▪ try to persuade someone to buy or accept (something): "they pitched the story to various magazines and newspapers"
   • ▪ set someone or something in conflict or competition with: British "the case has pitched brother against brother"
   • 5. set up and fix in position: "we pitched camp for the night" Similar put upset uperectraisepositionfix in positionplacelocateset up camp
   • ▪ fix (the stumps) in the ground and place the bails in preparation for play: "the stumps were pitched at 12 o'clock"
   • 6. (of a moving ship, aircraft, or vehicle) rock or oscillate around a lateral axis, so that the front moves up and down: "the little steamer pressed on, pitching gently" Similar lurchtoss (about)plungerollreelswayrockflounderkeellistwallowlabourpitchpole
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) move with a vigorous jolting motion: "a Land Rover came pitching round the hillside"
   • 7. cause (a roof) to slope downwards from the ridge: "the roof was pitched at an angle of 75 degrees"
   • ▪ slope downwards: "the ravine pitches down to the creek"
   • 8. pave (a road) with stones: "another sort of stone is used for pitching streets"
   • 9. (in brewing) add yeast to (wort) to induce fermentation.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb in the senses ‘thrust (something pointed) into the ground’ and ‘fall headlong’): perhaps related to Old English picung ‘stigmata’, of unknown ultimate origin. The sense development is obscure.

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   Pitch is an intuitive presentation tool with over 100 free templates for various purposes. Customize your slides, collaborate with your team, and share your deck with anyone in minutes.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › pitchPITCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Pitch means to set up a tent or similar structure, to throw something, or to promote something. Pitch has many other senses as a verb and a noun. When you pitch a tent, you are setting or standing it up. Relatedly, pitch also means to insert something into the ground, such as tent pegs.

7. piktochart.com › blog › business-pitchHow to Make a Successful Business Pitch: 9 Tips From Experts -...

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   May 3, 2024 · Grab your drink of choice and take notes as we explore the different ways to pitch business ideas (from a sales-style elevator pitch to an innovative workplace pitch), as well as understand what makes a great business pitch.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPITCH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of pitch as a verb and a noun in different contexts, such as level, persuasion, sound, sport, and baseball. See translations of pitch in other languages and browse related words.

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