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Meaning of the word pitch in English

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pitch

US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
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Noun

1.

the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone

Example:
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Her voice rose to a high pitch.
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He adjusted the pitch of the guitar.
Synonym:
tone note key frequency intonation
2.

an act of throwing a ball or other object

Example:
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He made a perfect pitch to the catcher.
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The bowler's pitch was accurate.
Synonym:
throw toss fling hurl lob
3.

an area of ground set aside for a sports game

Example:
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The football match was played on a muddy pitch.
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The cricket pitch was well-maintained.
Synonym:
field ground arena stadium
4.

a sales talk or presentation, typically a persuasive one

Example:
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He gave an impressive pitch for his new product.
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The startup's CEO delivered a compelling pitch to investors.
Synonym:
presentation sales talk proposal spiel address

Verb

1.

throw (a ball or other object) with a specified aim

Example:
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He pitched the ball into the basket.
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The fisherman pitched his line into the water.
Synonym:
throw toss fling hurl lob
2.

set up (a tent or camp)

Example:
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They pitched their tents near the river.
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We need to find a good spot to pitch camp.
Synonym:
erect set up put up raise
3.

fall heavily or suddenly

Example:
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The boat pitched violently in the storm.
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He pitched forward and fell down the stairs.
Synonym:
fall topple tumble plunge drop
4.

set at a particular angle or slope

Example:
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The roof was pitched at a steep angle.
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The road pitched sharply downwards.
Synonym:
slope incline tilt angle cant
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