to pitch
Third Person
pitches
Present Participle
pitching
Past Tense
pitched
Past Participle
pitched
1
to throw something with a specific motion
transitive
- The baseball pitcher prepared to pitch the ball with precision.
- In a game of horseshoes, players take turns trying to pitch the horseshoe onto a stake.
- With careful aim, he pitched the paper airplane across the room.
- In a friendly game of catch, they took turns pitching the frisbee to each other.
2
to undergo a forward and backward motion, causing the front of a moving ship, aircraft, or vehicle to move up and down
- The small boat pitched violently in the stormy seas.
- As the airplane encountered turbulence, it began to pitch.
- The roller coaster pitched as it ascended the steep incline.
- The ship pitched in the heavy swell, causing cargo to shift and crew members to secure loose items.
- In the rough terrain, the ATV pitched and rolled, requiring the rider to maintain a firm grip on the handlebars.
3
to fall or plunge forward abruptly, often involuntarily or unexpectedly
- The plane pitched suddenly as it encountered turbulence.
- Startled by the loud noise, the cat pitched off the windowsill.
- The tree branch broke, causing the squirrel to pitch to the ground.
- The pitcher lost his grip, causing the ball to pitch wildly.
4
to set or adjust something, such as sound or tone, to a particular level or frequency
transitive
- He pitched his voice to a low tone to convey seriousness during the presentation.
- The singer pitched her performance to a higher key to match the song's melody.
- The musician pitched the strings of the guitar to the correct tension for optimal sound quality.
- The radio host pitched his voice to a friendly and approachable tone for the morning show.
5
to adjust, set, or cause something to be at a specific level or of a particular quality
transitive
- The coach pitched the training intensity to a higher level to prepare the team for the upcoming championship.
- The teacher pitched the difficulty of the exam to challenge the students' understanding of the material.
- They pitched the price of the product competitively to attract more customers to their store.
- She pitched the temperature of the water to be warm and soothing for her relaxing bath.
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6
to lead a suit during a trick-taking game, thereby establishing that suit as the trump suit for that trick
transitive
- In Bridge, the declarer pitched the spade suit, indicating it as the trump suit for the current hand.
- She decided to pitch hearts, hoping to make the hearts suit the trump for the trick.
- The lead player pitched diamonds, signaling diamonds as the trump suit for the upcoming trick.
- He confidently pitched clubs, knowing his partner had strong clubs in their hand.
- The declarer pitched a low heart, hoping to force out higher heart cards from opponents' hands.
7
to set up, arrange, or fix something in a particular position or location
transitive
- The crew pitched the tent in a clearing near the river for their overnight camping trip.
- He pitched the umbrella firmly into the sand to provide shade on the beach.
- The workers pitched the scaffolding against the building for exterior repairs.
- She pitched the signboard at the entrance of the store to attract passing customers.
- They pitched the goalposts at either end of the field for the soccer match.
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8
(in golf) to make a short, high-arching shot, typically played from closer distances to the hole
transitive
- He pitched the ball onto the green, aiming to land it softly near the pin.
- She pitched her approach shot to the elevated green, trying to clear the bunker.
- The golfer pitched the ball over the water hazard onto the green with precision.
- The golfer decided to pitch the ball instead of using a full swing due to the tight lie.
9
to deliver a baseball to the batter from the pitcher's mound with the intention of starting a play or attempting to strike out the batter
transitive
- The pitcher wound up and pitched a fastball straight down the middle of the plate.
- He carefully studied the batter's stance before pitching a curveball that broke sharply.
- She confidently pitched a changeup, fooling the batter with the sudden decrease in speed.
- With two strikes, the pitcher decided to pitch a high fastball to try and get the batter to chase.
- Despite the pressure, the rookie pitcher remained composed and pitched a perfect inning.
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10
to tilt or slope in a particular direction
- The hiking trail pitched steeply upward as it ascended the mountain.
- The deck of the ship pitched and rolled with the rough waves of the ocean.
- As the airplane descended, its nose pitched downward toward the runway.
- The ski slope pitched downward, inviting skiers to glide down its snowy slopes.
- The bicycle path pitched gently upward, making it an easy ride for cyclists.
11
to actively promote or advertise a product, service, event, or idea
transitive
- The company pitched their new product through social media campaigns and television commercials.
- She pitched her upcoming book release with interviews on radio shows and podcasts.
- The restaurant pitched its grand opening with special promotions and discounts for the first week.
- The political candidate pitched his platform through speeches, rallies, and social media engagement.
- The charity organization pitched its fundraising campaign through email newsletters and community events.